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ugly(adjective, mean, rough, rude)
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acrimonious(mean, sharp, nasty, irritable)
2
aggressive(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty)
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carping(mean, sharp, nasty, irritable)
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caustic(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
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contumelious(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
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critical(adjective, mean, difficult, nervous)
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dour(adjective, mean, difficult, rude)
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intimidating(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh)
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mordant(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
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obstreperous(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
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pugnacious(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, difficult)
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refractory(tough, firm, negative, hostile)
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sharp(adjective, mean, evil, nasty, harsh)
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short-tempered(adjective, mean, difficult, irritable)
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abusive(adjective, mean, sharp, vicious)
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browbeating(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh)
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bullying(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh)
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childish(mean, irritable, ugly, crabby)
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cowing(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh)
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