Brutal and Honest

Brutal

Brutal adjective - Difficult to endure.

Honest and brutal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Honest" instead an adjective "Brutal".

Honest

Honest adjective - Being in the habit of telling the truth.

Brutal and honest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brutal" instead an adjective "Honest".

Nearby Words: honesty, honestly

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Inner City School Fourth season of The Wire that takes place at the Middle School Randy, Dukie, and Michael attend and is particularly brutal and honest example of how they subconsciously prepare the kids for a life of dealing resulting in some of the series' biggest tear jerkers.
  • It's brutal but honest and a very good read.
  • Fan Fic / Long Road To Friendship Brutal Honesty: Sunset is forced to be brutally honest to Pinkie Pie, thanks to her curse.
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