52 entries under surly topic. ×

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combative(noun, adjective, attack, sharp, nasty)
14
hostile(adjective, attack, sharp, nasty, cross)
12
bad-tempered(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, cross)
11
antagonistic(adjective, sharp, nasty, cross, violent)
11
warlike(adjective, attack, nasty, violent, cold)
10
disagreeable(adjective, rough, nasty, difficult, dark)
9
grouchy(adjective, nasty, difficult, cold, unfriendly)
9
ugly(adjective, difficult, unpleasant, horrible, unfriendly)
9
unfriendly(adjective, nasty, difficult, cold, negative)
8
contrary(noun, adjective, nasty, difficult, cold)
8
ill-natured(adjective, difficult, unfriendly, bad-tempered)
8
spiteful(adjective, rough, nasty, dark, unpleasant)
7
conflicting(adjective, nasty, cold, hostile, aloof)
5
sullen(adjective, mean, sharp, rough, nasty)
5
vicious(adjective, unpleasant, horrible, irritable, disagreeable)
4
hateful(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, harsh)
2
acrimonious(adjective, nasty, cold, hostile, aloof)
2
aloof(adjective, nasty, cold, negative, hostile)
2
cold(adjective, nasty, negative, hostile, aloof)
2
competitive(adjective, nasty, cold, hostile, aloof)
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