5
bitter(adjective, mean, nasty, unfriendly, irritable)
5
blunt(adjective, tough, rough, harsh, rude)
5
cold(adjective, person, mean, hard, tough)
5
dyspeptic(adjective, mean, nasty, cross, unpleasant)
5
frowning(adjective, low, gloomy, miserable, depressed)
5
glowering(adjective, sullen)
5
obnoxious(adjective, rough, nasty, dark, rude)
5
perverse(adjective, tough, harsh, gloomy, depressed)
5
scowling(adjective, rough, nasty, dark, unpleasant)
5
sharp(adjective, rough, short, hostile, irritable)
4
acerbic(adjective, irritable)
4
aloof(adjective, person, nasty, cold, negative)
4
argumentative(adjective, mean, nasty, hostile, unfriendly)
4
bellicose(adjective, mean, rough, nasty, difficult)
4
blue(adjective, low, feelings, gloomy, miserable)
4
contentious(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, cross)
4
contrary(adjective, mean, difficult, rude, unpleasant)
4
cruel(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
4
depressed(adjective, blue, low, sad, feelings)
4
despondent(adjective, blue, low, feelings, melancholy)
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