87 entries under offended topic. ×

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unkind(adjective, person, mean, bad, hard)
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curt(adjective, hurt, rough, cross, rude)
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querulous(adjective, mean, hurt, difficult, attitude)
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unsociable(adjective, person, mean, tough, nasty)
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acrimonious(adjective, mean, bad, tough, wrong)
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fractious(adjective, mean, hurt, difficult, cross)
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short(adjective, hurt, rough, cross, unpleasant)
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hateful(adjective, person, mean, bad, wrong)
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bitter(adjective, mean, nasty, unfriendly, irritable)
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cold(adjective, person, mean, hard, tough)
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argumentative(adjective, mean, nasty, hostile, unfriendly)
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bellicose(adjective, mean, rough, nasty, difficult)
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contentious(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, cross)
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contrary(adjective, mean, difficult, rude, unpleasant)
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huffy(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, cross)
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malevolent(adjective, mean, bad, wrong, evil)
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ornery(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, delicate)
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resentful(adjective, hurt, cross, short, hostile)
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snappy(adjective, mean, hurt, tough, rough)
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virulent(adjective, mean, nasty, unfriendly, hateful)
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