75 entries under harsh topic. ×

38
curt(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
30
short(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
25
blunt(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
22
discourteous(adjective, hard, direct, tough, rough)
22
bluff(noun, adjective, hard, direct, tough)
19
uncivil(adjective, hard, direct, tough, rough)
14
impolite(adjective, hard, direct, tough, rough)
13
churlish(adjective, hard, tough, low, difficult)
13
crusty(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
13
brief(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
13
snappish(adjective, tough, gloomy, depressed)
10
surly(adjective, tough, rough, low, difficult)
10
ungracious(adjective, hard, tough, rough, difficult)
10
grouchy(adjective, tough, low, difficult, sad)
7
ill-mannered(adjective, hard, tough, rude)
7
peevish(adjective, tough, difficult, rude)
7
petulant(adjective, tough, difficult, rude)
7
tart(adjective, open, tough, severe, rough)
7
unmannerly(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
6
acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, gloomy)
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