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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