149 entries under mean topic. ×

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waspish(adjective, hurt, difficult, attitude)
9
harsh(adjective, tough, rough, low)
9
short-tempered(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable)
8
unkind(adjective, person, bad, hard)
8
grim(adjective, appearance, severe, harsh)
8
querulous(adjective, hurt, difficult, attitude)
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ungracious(adjective, bad, wrong, evil)
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unsociable(adjective, person, tough, nasty)
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acrimonious(adjective, bad, tough, wrong)
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fractious(adjective, hurt, difficult, cross)
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hateful(adjective, person, bad, wrong)
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vicious(adjective, harsh, unpleasant, cruel)
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antagonistic(adjective, person, bad, wrong)
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bitter(adjective, nasty, unfriendly, irritable)
5
cold(adjective, person, hard, tough)
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dyspeptic(adjective, nasty, cross, unpleasant)
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argumentative(adjective, nasty, hostile, unfriendly)
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bellicose(adjective, rough, nasty, difficult)
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contentious(adjective, nasty, difficult, cross)
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contrary(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant)
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