| startling(adjective, harsh, unpleasant, unexpected, surprising) | |
| straightforward(adjective, open, direct, rough, honest) | |
| sulky(adjective, gruff, brusque) | |
| tactless(adjective, open, direct, rough, honest) | |
| temperamental | |
| thoughtless(adjective, quick, rash, reckless, impetuous) | |
| uncompromising(adjective, severe) | |
| ungentlemanly | |
| unladylike | |
| unpleasant | |
| unthinking(adjective, violent, fierce, ardent, impulsive) | |
| violent(adjective, keen, harsh, passionate, violence) | |
| absolute(adjective, blunt, unadulterated, unambiguous, unembellished) | |
| accelerated(adjective, keen, energetic, active, fast) | |
| acid | |
| aggressive | |
| arduous(adjective, sharp, course, quick, rash) | |
| astringent(adjective, severe) | |
| automatic(adjective, thoughtless, impetuous, unwary) | |
| awkward(adjective, inelegance) |
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