9
inept(adjective, sharp, rough, rude, careless)
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maladroit(adjective, sharp, ability, rough, rude)
9
vulgar(adjective, simple, sharp, rough, harsh)
8
abrupt(adjective, open, direct, rough, honest)
8
coarse(adjective, offensive, rude, stupid, vulgar)
8
gauche(adjective, simple, sharp, ability, rough)
8
gruff(adjective, open, sharp, rough, careless)
8
rough(adjective, open, direct, simple, sharp)
8
unwise(adjective, careless, thoughtless, inappropriate, unconscious)
7
disrespectful(adjective, discourteous)
7
impertinent(adjective, discourteous)
7
injudicious(adjective, sharp, rough, harsh, rude)
7
unthinking(adjective, careless, thoughtless, unkind, insensitive)
6
uncouth(adjective, simple, offensive, rude, foolish)
6
unrefined(adjective, simple, sharp, offensive, rude)
5
bungling(adjective, sharp, rough, careless, thoughtless)
5
careless(adjective, thoughtless, inappropriate, unkind, insensitive)
5
heedless(adjective, rude, careless, thoughtless, unkind)
5
inelegant(adjective, simple, offensive, rude, foolish)
5
offensive(adjective, vulgar, improper, cheap, tasteless)
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