221 entries under mean topic. ×

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ill-disposed(adjective, nasty, vicious, hateful)
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inhospitable(adjective, nasty, hateful, bitter)
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injurious(adjective, nasty, hostile, unfriendly)
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intimidating(adjective, sharp, harsh, cross)
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mischievous(adjective, nasty, hateful, petty)
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mordant(adjective, evil, sharp, nasty)
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morose(difficult, rude, coarse, irritable)
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obstreperous(adjective, sharp, difficult, harsh)
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opposed(adjective, negative, reverse, hostile)
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pugnacious(adjective, sharp, nasty, difficult)
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sarcastic(adjective, evil, sharp, nasty)
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sharp(adjective, evil, nasty, harsh)
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venomous(adjective, nasty, informal, violent)
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vile(adjective, nasty, violent, terrible)
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hard-nosed(adjective, irritable, crabby, cranky)
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short-tempered(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable)
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abusive(adjective, sharp, cross, vicious)
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acerb(sharp, nasty, bitter, caustic)
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acerbic(sharp, nasty, bitter, caustic)
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allergic(nasty, unfriendly, angry, antagonistic)
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