| dull(verb, adjective, dull, quiet, check) |
| direct(adjective, open, free, easy, rough) |
| brusque(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough) |
| straightforward(adjective, clear, open, direct, free) |
| abrupt(adjective, open, direct, severe, rough) |
| short(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough) |
| candid(adjective, open, direct, free, easy) |
| frank(noun, adjective, open, direct, free) |
| curt(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough) |
| outspoken(adjective, open, direct, free, easy) |
| gruff(adjective, open, direct, severe, rough) |
| bluff(noun, adjective, hard, open, direct) |
| soften(verb, calm, dull, quiet, check) |
| half-assed |
| deaden(verb, dull, quiet, develop, drug) |
| plain(adjective, clear, open, direct, free) |
| obtuse(adjective, dull, sharp, flat, heavy) |
| uncivil(adjective, hard, direct, tough, rough) |
| forthright(adjective, open, direct, free, easy) |
| rude(adjective, hard, open, direct, rough) |