65 entries under severe topic. ×
| brusque(adjective, open, direct, keen) | |
| curt(adjective, open, direct, keen) | |
| short(adjective, open, direct, rough) | |
| blunt(adjective, open, direct, rough) | |
| gruff(adjective, rough, attitude, rude) | |
| sharp(adjective, rough, harsh, rude) | |
| brisk(adjective, keen, rough, rude) | |
| harsh(adjective, rough, unpleasant, violent) | |
| crisp(adjective, short, curt) | |
| acrimonious | |
| acute(adjective, violence, sudden) | |
| severe | |
| tart(adjective, open, rough, rude) | |
| acerbic | |
| caustic | |
| cool(adjective, indifferent, casual, nonchalant) | |
| keen(adjective, energetic, violent, active) | |
| stark(adjective, utter, absolute) | |
| uncompromising | |
| astringent |
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