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crusty(adjective, mean, irritable, crabby, cranky)
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deprecative(adjective, opinion, description, characterization, judgement)
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depreciating(adjective, opinion, description, characterization, judgement)
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depreciatory(adjective, opinion, description, characterization, judgement)
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fastidious
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flak(noun, disapproval, criticism, complaint)
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fractious(adjective, mean, irritable, sullen, cranky)
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harsh(adjective, critical)
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judgmental(adjective, critical)
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overcritical(adjective, severe, cross, critical, contrary)
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pettifogging(noun, adjective, critical)
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sarcastic(adjective, severe, offensive, cross, contrary)
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short-tempered(adjective, mean, irritable, crabby, cranky)
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tetchy(adjective, mean, irritable, crabby, cranky)
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whining(adjective, mean, difficult, irritable, critical)
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acrimonious(adjective, mean, severe, cross, irritable)
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bearish(difficult, critical, complaining)
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bemoaning(difficult, critical, complaining)
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cavillous(adjective, severe, cross, critical, contrary)
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censure(noun, disapproval, criticism)
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