14
impolite(adjective, direct, rough, honest, rude)
14
hurried(adjective, violent, fast, quick, surprise)
14
impatient(adjective, keen, energetic, violent, careless)
14
terse(adjective, open, rough, rude, short)
13
impetuous(adjective, keen, rude, violent, violence)
12
rough(adjective, open, harsh, rude, unpleasant)
12
snappish(adjective, rude, short, irritable, brisk)
12
snappy(adjective, direct, keen, rough, honest)
12
ungracious(adjective, rough, rude, short, crude)
11
swift(adjective, passionate, violent, fast, quick)
11
unforeseen(adjective, violent, fast, quick, heedless)
10
brisk(adjective, severe, keen, rough, rude)
10
churlish(adjective, rude, fresh, crude, angry)
10
harsh(adjective, severe, rough, unpleasant, violent)
10
immediate(adjective, direct, fast, quick, rapid)
10
impulsive(adjective, quick, thoughtless, impulsive, rash)
10
unanticipated(adjective, violent, fast, quick, unexpected)
10
unceremonious(adjective, open, direct, rough, honest)
9
instantaneous(adjective, direct, fast, impulsive, summary)
9
testy(adjective, keen, violent, anxious, eager)
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