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cynic(adjective, respect, attitude)
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cynically
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deceitful
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deceptive
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derisory
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dismal
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distrusting(adjective, disbelieving)
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dour(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, sullen)
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egotistical(adjective, opinion, description, unsociable, judgement)
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faultfinding
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fractious
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fretful(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, sullen)
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grouchy(adjective, tough, harsh, gloomy, awkward)
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grumpy(adjective, sullen, bad-tempered, tetchy)
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hairsplitting
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hardened(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic, stubborn)
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hateful(adjective, opinion, description, resentful, sulky)
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haughty(adjective, contempt)
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hesitant(adjective, uncertain, unsure)
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inconversable
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