107 entries under surly topic. ×

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unfriendly(adjective, nasty, difficult, rude, unpleasant)
6
complaining(adjective, difficult, cross, negative, irritable)
6
contentious(adjective, difficult, cross, rude, unpleasant)
6
fractious(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, short)
5
brooding(adjective, cross, feelings, emotional, angry)
5
contrary(adjective, nasty, difficult, rude, unpleasant)
5
huffy(adjective, difficult, cross, sensitive, irritable)
5
unsociable(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, rude)
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dissatisfied(adjective, difficult, cross, unhappy, negative)
4
quick-tempered(adjective, delicate, cross, short, sensitive)
4
sensitive(adjective, delicate, cross, emotional, vulnerable)
4
ugly(adjective, low, difficult, sad, attitude)
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disputatious(adjective, difficult, cross, rude, unpleasant)
3
prickly(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, cross)
2
aloof(adjective, nasty, cold, negative, hostile)
2
annoyed(adjective, cross, unhappy, short, irritable)
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antagonistic(adjective, nasty, cold, hostile, aloof)
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cold(adjective, nasty, negative, hostile, aloof)
2
combative(adjective, nasty, difficult, cold, hostile)
2
cool(adjective, cold, negative, aloof, distant)
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