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carping(mean, severe, sharp, nasty)
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despairing(noun, sad, unhappy, feelings)
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disdainful(hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic, hardened)
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disenchanted(person, cool, refined, practical)
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dubious(uncertain, hesitant, suspicious, wary)
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harsh(mean, tough, severe, sharp)
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hopeless(noun, upset, sad, unhappy)
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melancholy(noun, upset, miserable, negative)
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scathing(opinion, description, judgement, judgmental)
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selfish(opinion, description, unsociable, judgement)
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tart(tough, sharp, harsh, gloomy)
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trenchant(mean, severe, keen, sharp)
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uncertain(hesitant, unsure, disbelieving)
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unsure(uncertain, hesitant, disbelieving)
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acrimonious(mean, tough, evil, sharp)
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bitter(set, mean, evil, sharp)
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crabby(hostile, irritable, disagreeable, sullen)
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defeatist(noun, feelings, emotions)
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disillusioned(person, mean, evil, sharp)
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downbeat(feelings, emotions)
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