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grouchy(adjective, harsh, gloomy, awkward)
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irritable(adjective, harsh, gloomy, awkward)
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morose(adjective, harsh, gloomy, negative)
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peevish(adjective, upset, harsh, gloomy)
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sulky(adjective, upset, harsh, gloomy)
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surly(adjective, harsh, awkward, sullen)
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apathetic(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic)
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awkward(harsh, grumpy, bad-tempered, tetchy)
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blunt(harsh, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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brusque(mean, sharp, harsh, awkward)
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cold(adjective, hard, shy, unfriendly)
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crusty(harsh, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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dull(adjective, upset, hostile, unfeeling)
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hard-bitten(adjective, hard, unfeeling, unsympathetic)
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ill-humored(harsh, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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ill-tempered(adjective, harsh, gloomy, awkward)
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nasty-tempered(harsh, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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perverse(harsh, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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practical(adjective, cool, smooth, refined)
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saturnine(harsh, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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