49 entries under hard topic. ×

21
churlish(adjective, mean, tough, harsh)
14
curt(adjective, hurt, open, direct)
13
brusque(adjective, open, direct, tough)
11
bearish(adjective, open, direct, tough)
10
blunt(adjective, open, direct, tough)
10
short(adjective, hurt, open, direct)
7
bluff(adjective, direct, tough, rough)
7
rough(adjective, open, direct, rude)
7
rude(adjective, open, direct, rough)
6
brief(adjective, open, direct, tough)
5
discourteous(adjective, direct, tough, rough)
4
fresh(rude, impolite, abrupt, disdainful)
4
severe(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
3
nasty(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
3
uncivil(adjective, direct, tough, rough)
3
unpleasant(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
2
gross(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
2
mean(adjective, tough, harsh, cross)
2
unceremonious(adjective, open, direct, tough)
1
boorish(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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