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31casual — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. accidental, chance; careless, cursory; irregular, occasional; informal; happy go lucky. See neglect, irregularity. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Accidental] Syn. chance, unexpected, unplanned; see… …
32curt — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. short, concise, brief, succinct; snappish, tart, rude, brusque, bluff, blunt, abrupt. See shortness, discourtesy. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. brief, terse, uncivil, snippy*; see abrupt 2 , terse .… …
33familiar — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. intimate, close; acquainted, well versed; common; presumptuous. n. intimate, associate; familiar spirit (see mythical deities, demon). See friend, nearness, sociality, insolence. Ant., unfamiliar,… …
34familiar — [adj1] common, well known accustomed, commonplace, conventional, customary, domestic, everyday, frequent, garden variety*, habitual, homespun, household, humble, informal, intimate, known, matter of fact, mundane, native, natural, old hat*,… …
35informal — [in fôr′məl] adj. not formal; specif., a) not according to prescribed or fixed customs, rules, ceremonies, etc. b) casual, easy, unceremonious, or relaxed c) designed for use or wear on everyday occasions d) not requiring formal dress e)… …
36unceremoniously — adverb in an unceremonious manner he was dismissed unceremoniously • Ant: ↑ceremoniously • Derived from adjective: ↑unceremonious …
37Abruptness — Ab*rupt ness, n. 1. The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness. [1913 Webster] 2. Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence; as, abruptness of style or manner. [1913 Webster] …
38Bluff — Bluff, a. [Cf. OD. blaf flat, broad, blaffaert one with a broad face, also, a boaster; or G. verbl[ u]ffen to confuse, LG. bluffen to frighten; to unknown origin.] 1. Having a broad, flattened front; as, the bluff bows of a ship. Bluff visages.… …
39Blunt — (bl[u^]nt), a. [Cf. Prov. G. bludde a dull or blunt knife, Dan. blunde to sleep, Sw. & Icel. blunda; or perh. akin to E. blind.] 1. Having a thick edge or point, as an instrument; dull; not sharp. [1913 Webster] The murderous knife was dull and… …
40Cavalier — Cav a*lier , a. offhand; unceremonious; gay; easy; frank. Opposed to {serious}. [1913 Webster +PJC] The plodding, persevering scupulous accuracy of the one, and the easy, cavalier, verbal fluency of the other, form a complete contrast. Hazlitt.… …
