51 entries under harsh topic. ×

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bad-tempered(adjective, upset, tough, gloomy)
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churlish(adjective, upset, tough, gloomy)
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dour(adjective, tough, awkward, sullen)
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fretful(adjective, tough, awkward, sullen)
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grouchy(adjective, tough, gloomy, awkward)
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irritable(adjective, tough, gloomy, awkward)
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morose(adjective, tough, gloomy, negative)
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peevish(adjective, upset, tough, gloomy)
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sulky(adjective, upset, tough, gloomy)
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surly(adjective, tough, awkward, sullen)
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acerb(mean, sharp, nasty, bitter)
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awkward(tough, grumpy, bad-tempered, tetchy)
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blunt(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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brusque(mean, tough, sharp, awkward)
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choleric(severe, sharp, critical, demanding)
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corrosive(mean, sharp, nasty, bitter)
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crusty(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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disrespectful(mean, sharp, caustic, mocking)
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ill-humored(tough, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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ill-tempered(adjective, tough, gloomy, awkward)
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