4
retaliatory(adjective, mean, hateful, malicious, reactive)
4
snappish(adjective, irritable)
4
snide(adjective, mean, nasty, hateful, malicious)
4
sore(adjective, resentful)
4
unfeeling(adjective, mean, evil, nasty, harsh)
3
acrid
3
bad to the bone
3
bellicose(adjective, mean, rough, nasty, dark)
3
cattish
3
crotchety(adjective, unpleasant, irritable, disagreeable, bad-tempered)
3
cussed(adjective, mean, nasty, cross, unpleasant)
3
derogatory(adjective, offensive, disparaging, uncomplimentary, pejorative)
3
evil-minded(adjective, mean, nasty, vicious, wicked)
3
fierce(adjective, mean, evil, nasty, harsh)
3
foul(adjective, bad, nasty, violent, terrible)
3
irritated(adjective, resentful)
3
jaundiced(adjective, suspicious, pessimistic, unenthusiastic, resentful)
3
peevish(adjective, unfriendly, irritable, crabby, cranky)
3
pernicious(adjective, mean, bad, evil, nasty)
3
petulant(adjective, unpleasant, unfriendly, irritable, disagreeable)
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