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coarse(adjective, rude, cruel, polite, vicious)
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contrary(hostile, aggressive, belligerent, unhelpful)
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crusty(rude, coarse, grumpy, abrupt, gruff)
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curt(rude, coarse, grumpy, abrupt, gruff)
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cutting(adjective, attack, respect)
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defiant(adjective, hostile, hateful, aggressive, belligerent)
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demoniac(adjective, harsh, violent, cruel, vicious)
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devilish(adjective, animal, mean, harsh, violent)
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diabolical(adjective, animal, mean, harsh, violent)
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feisty(adjective, spirited, touchy)
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ferine(adjective, harsh, violent, cruel, vicious)
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fighting(nasty, determined, hostile, spirited, aggressive)
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gladiatorial(difficult, energetic, hostile, antagonistic, aggressive)
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grumpy(adjective, rude, coarse, irritable, mood)
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heartless(adjective, harsh, rude, violent, cruel)
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hellish
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jingoistic
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petulant(difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent, belligerent)
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rapacious(adjective, harsh, violent, cruel, vicious)
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rough(adjective, rude, unpleasant, violent, cruel)
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