crusty

/ˈkrə-stē/

adjective

  1. having or being a crust

  2. giving an effect of surly incivility in address or disposition

bluff blunt brusque curt crusty gruff mean abrupt and unceremonious in speech and manner. bluff connotes good-natured outspokenness and unconventionality. blunt suggests directness of expression in disregard of others' feelings.