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Synonyms for Ill-natured (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace):
surly

WordNet sense 2 (showing a brooding ill humor):
sullen

WordNet sense 3 (easily irritated or annoyed):
fractious, irritable, peevish, petulant

WordNet sense 4 (perversely irritable):
crabbed, cross, ill-tempered

WordNet sense 5 (having a bad disposition; surly):
churlish

WordNet sense 6 (having a difficult and contrary disposition):
ornery


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