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