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134 entries under severe topic. ×
| brusque(adjective, open, direct, rough) | |
| abrupt(adjective, rough, attitude, rude) | |
| curt(adjective, open, direct, rough) | |
| short(adjective, open, direct, rough) | |
| blunt(adjective, open, direct, rough) | |
| harsh(adjective, sound, sharp, rough) | |
| rough(adjective, quiet, open, direct, sound) | |
| uncivil(adjective, direct, sharp, rough) | |
| rude(adjective, open, direct, sharp) | |
| discourteous(adjective, hard, direct, sharp) | |
| dour(adjective, low, sad, cross) | |
| hoarse(adjective, sound, rough, low) | |
| sour(adjective, low, sad, cross) | |
| sharp(adjective, hard, rough, nasty) | |
| coarse(adjective, fine, rough, harsh) | |
| ungracious(adjective, sharp, rough, nasty) | |
| acrimonious(adjective, low, sad, cold) | |
| guttural(adjective, sound, rough, harsh) | |
| grim(adjective, sorrow, depress, sadness) | |
| rasping(adjective, rough, low, harsh) |
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