120 entries under rude topic. ×

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brusque(adjective, open, direct, severe, rough)
26
abrupt(adjective, severe, rough, attitude)
24
curt(adjective, open, direct, severe, rough)
24
short(adjective, open, direct, severe, rough)
22
blunt(adjective, open, direct, severe, rough)
22
harsh(adjective, sound, severe, sharp, rough)
18
churlish(adjective, rough, low, sad)
17
crusty(adjective, open, direct, rough, honest)
17
rough(adjective, quiet, open, direct, sound)
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uncivil(adjective, direct, severe, sharp, rough)
16
surly(adjective, rough, low, sad)
15
discourteous(adjective, hard, direct, severe, sharp)
15
dour(adjective, severe, low, sad, cross)
15
grouchy(adjective, low, sad, cross)
15
sullen(adjective, upset, sorrow, depress)
13
grumpy(adjective, informal, negative, sadness)
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crabby(adjective, low, gloomy, depressed)
12
sour(adjective, severe, low, sad, cross)
11
morose(adjective, sorrow, depress, sadness)
10
crabbed(adjective, low, gloomy, coarse)
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