32
bitter(adjective, upset, mean, bad, strong)
26
harsh(adjective, hard, tough, severe, taste)
24
sullen(adjective, upset, happy, feelings, sadness)
23
cross(noun, adjective, difficult, feelings, gloomy)
23
dour(adjective, mean, tough, severe, nasty)
22
glum(adjective, happy, feelings, sadness, gloom)
21
gloomy(adjective, happy, feelings, sadness, gloom)
20
morose(adjective, happy, feelings, sadness, depressed)
20
peevish(adjective, difficult, feelings, hostile, irritable)
20
sharp(adjective, strong, hard, severe, rough)
20
tart(noun, adjective, strong, taste, sharp)
19
caustic(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, nasty)
19
rancid(adjective, taste, nasty, unpleasant, rank)
19
surly(adjective, mean, tough, nasty, low)
18
grouchy(adjective, tough, low, difficult, sad)
18
moody(adjective, happy, feelings, sadness, gloom)
17
irritable(adjective, low, difficult, sad, cross)
17
sulky(adjective, happy, feelings, sadness, gloom)
16
acerbic(adjective, taste, sharp, harsh, irritable)
16
acrid(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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