6
trim(verb, trick, deceive, fool, swindle)
6
unfinished(adjective, poor, inadequate, deficient, incomplete)
6
unsatisfactory(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
6
void(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
5
aback(adverb, prepared, sudden, suddenly, unexpectedly)
5
abbreviate(adjective, abridged, unsustained)
5
acrimonious(adjective, severe, discourtesy)
5
aphoristic(adjective, sharp, compact, abrupt, curt)
5
bare(adjective, poor, small, boring, exiguous)
5
brash(adjective, rude, quick, thoughtless, unkind)
5
caustic(adjective, severe, discourtesy)
5
choleric(adjective, faultfinding, caviling)
5
chunky(adjective, tall, thickset)
5
crabby(adjective, cross, unpleasant, disagreeable, abrupt)
5
cramped(adjective, light, slight, poor, solid)
5
cranky(adjective, grouchy, faultfinding, caviling)
5
curmudgeonly(adjective, abrupt, gruff, brusque)
5
cut
5
destitute(adjective, poor, inadequate, deficient, distressed)
5
elliptical
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