n. Function: adjective
direct and unceremonious in speech or manner FF1C; bluff aggressive questions FF1E;
Synonyms: abrupt, blunt, breviloquent, brief, brusque, crusty, curt, gruff, rough, short, short-spoken, snippety, snippy
Related Words: hearty, honest, sincere; barefaced, candid, direct, forthright, frank, no-nonsense, outspoken, plainspoken, straightforward; bearish, rude, tactless; sharp, tart; laconic, terse
Idioms: to the point
Contrasted Words: civil, courteous, courtly, gallant, polite; diplomatic, urbane
Antonyms: smooth, suave