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abrupt(adjective, gruff, brusque)
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averse(adjective, unwilling)
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bad(adjective, pessimistic, unenthusiastic, arouse bad emotions, downbeat)
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churlish(adjective, difficult, unfriendly, bad-tempered, abrupt)
2
detrimental(adjective, damaging, hurtful, arouse bad emotions)
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disadvantageous(adjective, damaging, hurtful, detrimental, arouse bad emotions)
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disinclined(adjective, unwilling)
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futile(adjective, useless, empty, worthless, frivolous)
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gruff(adjective, abrupt, brusque)
2
in disrepair
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inconsiderate(adjective, senseless, unwarranted, wanton, gratuitous)
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loath(adjective, unwilling)
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mean(adjective, senseless, unwarranted, wanton, gratuitous)
2
morose(adjective, abrupt, gruff, brusque)
2
nasty
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objectionable(adjective, damaging, hurtful, detrimental, arouse bad emotions)
2
poor
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querulous(adjective, difficult, unfriendly, bad-tempered)
2
reluctant(adjective, unwilling)
2
short(adjective, abrupt, gruff, brusque)
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