2
stern(adjective, mean, severe, harsh, cruel)
2
uncooperative(adjective, irritable, sullen, crabby, cranky)
2
uncordial(adjective, hard, tough, severe, cold)
2
ungenial(adjective, sullen)
2
unhelpful(adjective, difficult, unfriendly, bad-tempered, abrupt)
2
unmannerly(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, polite)
2
unsympathetic(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
2
vile(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
2
violent(adjective, unpleasant, horrible, hostile, disagreeable)
2
vulgar(rude, coarse, sullen, boorish)
2
warlike(adjective, mean, nasty, cold, unfriendly)
1
acerb
1
acidulous
1
acrid(tough, harsh, awkward, grumpy, bad-tempered)
1
adamant(adjective, mean, harsh, cruel, vicious)
1
adust(adjective, sadness, gloom, unclear, morose)
1
alien(adjective, mean, nasty, cold, unfriendly)
1
anesthetized(adjective, hard, tough, severe, cold)
1
annoyed(adjective, hurt, cross, short, irritable)
1
anti(adjective, mean, nasty, unfriendly, hateful)
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