8
ungracious(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
8
unsociable(adjective, person, mean, tough, nasty)
7
acrimonious(adjective, mean, bad, tough, wrong)
7
bilious
7
brooding(adjective, cross, feelings, sadness, hostile)
7
fractious(adjective, mean, hurt, difficult, cross)
7
short(adjective, hurt, rough, cross, unpleasant)
6
bluff
6
broody(adjective, low, feelings, melancholy, miserable)
6
caustic(adjective, hostile, irritable, belligerent, quarrelsome)
6
down(adjective, feelings, sadness, gloom, unclear)
6
hateful(adjective, person, mean, bad, wrong)
6
impolite(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, polite)
6
miserable(adjective, blue, low, sad, dark)
6
obstreperous(adjective, difficult, hostile, irritable, belligerent)
6
vicious(adjective, mean, harsh, unpleasant, cruel)
6
whiny(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
5
acid(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, irritable)
5
antagonistic(adjective, person, mean, bad, wrong)
5
beetle-browed(adjective, sadness, gloom, unclear, sullen)
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