51 entries under hard topic. ×

39
short(adjective, close, hurt, open)
38
brusque(adjective, open, direct, tough)
26
blunt(adjective, open, direct, tough)
17
bluff(adjective, direct, tough, rough)
17
brief(adjective, close, open, direct)
17
rude(adjective, open, direct, rough)
15
discourteous(adjective, direct, tough, rough)
14
uncivil(adjective, direct, tough, rough)
13
crusty(adjective, hurt, open, direct)
11
crisp(adjective, severe, sharp, short)
10
churlish(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
9
impolite(adjective, direct, tough, rough)
8
rough(adjective, open, direct, rude)
8
ungracious(adjective, tough, rough, harsh)
7
irritable(adjective, hurt, keen, cross)
7
severe(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
7
unceremonious(adjective, open, direct, tough)
5
bearish(adjective, open, direct, tough)
5
ill-mannered(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
4
unpleasant(adjective, tough, harsh, rude)
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