49 entries under severe topic. ×

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contrary(adjective, support, mean, tough)
16
cantankerous(adjective, mean, tough, firm)
13
cross(noun, adjective, mean, difficult)
11
crabby(adjective, mean, cross, gloomy)
11
petulant(adjective, mean, difficult, cross)
10
peevish(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable)
9
irritable(adjective, mean, tough, difficult)
7
testy(adjective, difficult, cross, gloomy)
5
grim(adjective, tough, firm, harsh)
5
touchy(adjective, mean, cross, disagreeable)
4
antagonistic(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
4
disagreeable(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh)
3
acrimonious(adjective, tough, low, sad)
3
dour(adjective, tough, low, difficult)
3
hostile(adjective, upset, tough, harsh)
3
sarcastic(cross, contrary, discourtesy)
2
carping(adjective, mean, cross, nervous)
2
caviling(mean, cross, nervous, critical)
2
distressing(adjective, tough, harsh, wicked)
2
hypercritical(adjective, cross, contrary)
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