Abrupt
Abrupt adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
Smart-alecky and abrupt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smart-alecky" instead an adjective "Abrupt".
Smart-alecky
Smart-alecky adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.
Usage example: smart-alecky comments from a coworker about her new clothes
Abrupt and smart-alecky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abrupt" instead an adjective phrase "Smart-alecky".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- crude and abrupt
- crude and smart-alecky
- ill-mannered and abrupt
- ill-mannered and smart-alecky
- rude and abrupt
- rude and smart-alecky
- disrespectful and abrupt
- disrespectful and smart-alecky
- uncivil and abrupt
- uncivil and smart-alecky
- bold and abrupt
- bold and smart-alecky
- inconsiderate and abrupt
- inconsiderate and smart-alecky
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