of or at a crisis

fault-finding, detracting

being or appearing unfriendly

antagonistic, mean

suffering from jaundice; having bad judgement because of prejudice or suspicion

tainted, prejudiced

(of ideas, opinions) formed in advance (without knowledge or experience)

tainted, prejudiced

serious and strict; not kind; (of the weather, attacks of disease etc) strong, extreme; making great demands on skill, ability, patience etc

uncompromising, stern