2
sullen(adjective, abrupt, gruff, brusque)
2
surly(adjective, difficult, unfriendly, bad-tempered, abrupt)
2
truculent(adjective, abrupt, gruff, brusque)
2
unavailing(adjective, empty, worthless, pointless, frivolous)
2
uncivil(adjective, difficult, rude, awkward, contrary)
2
unfriendly(adjective, difficult, bad-tempered, abrupt, gruff)
2
unpleasant(adjective, difficult, rude, awkward, contrary)
2
unwilling(adjective, unwilling)
2
vain(adjective, useless, empty, worthless, frivolous)
2
worthless(adjective, insignificant, irregular, useless, empty)
1
aimless(adjective, insignificant, irregular, useless, empty)
1
balky(adjective, unwilling)
1
brusque(adjective, difficult, unfriendly, bad-tempered, abrupt)
1
contemptuous
1
cursed(adjective, arouse bad emotions)
1
defiant(adjective, unwilling)
1
designless(adjective, awkward, insignificant, irregular, useless)
1
despised(adjective, arouse bad emotions)
1
desultory(adjective, insignificant, irregular, empty, senseless)
1
discourteous(adjective, difficult, rude, awkward, contrary)
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