- Definitions|2
- Thesaurus|1.7k
- Abbreviations|0
56 entries under sharp topic. ×
| antagonistic(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| bellicose(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| belligerent(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| contentious(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| hostile(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| hurtful(hard, unkind, spiteful, cutting) | |
| obstreperous(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| penetrating(strong, hard, harsh, cold) | |
| pugnacious(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| sullen(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| aggressive(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| bad-tempered(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| browbeating(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| bullying(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| combative(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| contumelious(adjective, offensive, cross, rude) | |
| cowing(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| crisp(cold, unkind, piercing, caustic) | |
| defiant(adjective, mean, keen, harsh) | |
| derisive(adjective, keen, harsh, offensive) |
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