110 entries under hostile topic. ×

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bitter(adjective, upset, mean, bad, strong)
23
dour(adjective, mean, tough, severe, nasty)
20
peevish(adjective, difficult, feelings, irritable)
19
caustic(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, nasty)
19
surly(adjective, mean, tough, nasty, low)
17
irritable(adjective, low, difficult, sad, cross)
16
cantankerous(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
16
churlish(adjective, hard, rough, nasty, low)
16
crabby(adjective, severe, nasty, low, difficult)
16
ill-tempered(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
15
acrimonious(adjective, strong, tough, severe, sharp)
15
bad-tempered(adjective, hard, evil, rough, nasty)
14
unpleasant(adjective, bad, hard, severe, evil)
13
biting(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, nasty)
12
disagreeable(adjective, bad, hard, evil, rough)
12
rotten(adjective, bad, hard, evil, rough)
11
stinging(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, nasty)
10
grim(adjective, appearance, hard, tough, severe)
10
gruff(adjective, severe, low, sad, cross)
9
nasty(adjective, mean, bad, hard, severe)
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