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Downright

Downright adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
Usage example: rural folks are often known for their downright speech, as they are generally not ones to beat around the bush
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Rough and downright are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Downright".

Rough

Rough adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.
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Downright and rough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downright" instead an adjective "Rough".
Nearby Words: roughly, roughness, roughen, roughening, roughed

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  • Amu is known for being rough, blunt, and sometimes downright rude, with a fashion style that resembles punk.
    Source: Sour Outside, Sad Inside
  • Web Animation / Diamond in the Rough (Touhou) Gut Punch: Although Diamond In The Rough starts as a dark twist on the "kid gets gapped into Gensokyo and becomes a hero" story, the incident turns Diamond In The Rough from a darkly humorous poke at Marty Stu Touhou fanfics into something downright malicious.
    Source: Web Animation / Diamond in the Rough (Touhou)
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