Đồng nghĩa của direct

directs, directed, directing

Đồng nghĩa: address, aim, charge, command, conduct, control, dictate, govern, handle, head, inscribe, instruct, manage, order, point, regulate, rule, show,

Trái nghĩa: indirect,

frank straightforward candid honest open straight blunt forthright clear plain outspoken sincere explicit unambiguous upfront matter-of-fact unreserved downright plain-spoken unequivocal categorical uninhibited forthcoming truthful unqualified openhearted out-front bluff definite distinct plainspoken specific tactless unguarded absolute bald express freehearted straight to the point unconcealed undiplomatic undisguised free-spoken no-nonsense point-blank up-front point blank straight from the shoulder not beating around the bush speaking as one finds not afraid to call a spade a spade foursquare unvarnished transparent guileless simple outright clear-cut ingenuous artless up front free round real abrupt unmistakable obvious brutal harsh patent lucid crystal clear genuine natural perspicuous like it is straight-talking straight-shooting manifest brusque understandable precise exact barefaced unceremonious pellucid naked comprehensible curt intelligible unrestrained unrestricted lay it on the line bare-faced stark apparent from the hip short to the point unembellished realistic gruff brusk warts and all sharp snippy unadorned brief evident bare bold rude crusty call a spade a spade saying what one thinks palpable coherent definitive brazen luculent well defined short-spoken aboveboard complete open-and-shut rough terse certain snappy true to life uncivil impolite unexaggerated blatant unambivalent clearly expressed nonambiguous discourteous uncomplicated upright decided bald-faced ringing plain-speaking luminous accurate broad literal univocal graspable limpid on the level bright-line flat-out talking turkey user friendly user-friendly unevasive innocent cavalier straight-out undissembling vocal overt tart unveiled straight-from-the-shoulder crude unsparing undissembled ungracious emphatic naive unreticent impetuous man-to-man unfiltered square articulate self-explanatory raw fathomable total accessible full unblurred unfeigned on the up and up transpicuous not beating about the bush laying it on the line calling spade a spade positive offhand decisive snappish basic brisk caustic impatient severe churlish pure snippety undeniable crisp concrete unaffected surly detailed easy familiar scrupulous heart-to-heart defined unpretentious unstinting breviloquent crystalline laconic digestible graphic set particular hard vivid sheer true unpretending lucent crystal apprehensible black-and-white dinkum cogent well-defined comprehendible readable cut-and-dried clearly defined unquestionable crystal-clear easily understood pulling no punches knowable on the nose calling a spade a spade open and shut no holds barred flat gritty forward authentic fundamental indiscreet communicative free-speaking unsubtle vociferous testy unmodified fair abrasive flagrant above board noticeable strident opinionated pointed insensitive impolitic actual glaring conspicuous heartless cold unconstrained demonstrative grim pinpoint unbiased unprejudiced conclusive full-on committed all-out wholehearted full-scale concerted intolerant joined-up distinctive easily grasped off-the-record layman's unstudied not pulling any punches irascible frontal unpretended parrhesiastic prominent unhypocritical naïve speaking straight from the shoulder crystalling unfriendly hearty no beating around the bush meticulous no lie petulant marked visible rudimental at close range dead on very verbatim meaning what one says open-hearted correct well constructed thoughtless unmannerly for real good-natured genial approachable right up front graceless level pretenseless clipped no fooling friendly out-and-out perceptible bad-tempered bad-mannered ill-mannered comprehensive minute exhaustive unartful unartificial accountable telling it like it is succinct concise blustering cheery bearish loud sure stated short-tempered ill-tempered see-through bright liquid strict legible logical easy to understand spelled out in words of one syllable discernable monosyllabic pithy two-fisted error-free translucent right-on honest-to-goodness plain-dealing on the square straight-arrow austere off in depth square-shooting diaphanous thin filmy unimaginative easily understandable indelicate parsimonious unornamented plain vanilla undecorated over-literal lacking subtlety lacking nuance clear as day trenchant hard-hitting unpolished laid on the line patchy threadbare worn full-frontal uncompromising of one syllable determined not mincing one's words speaking one's mind fixed recognizable established uninvolved finite determinate narrow circumscribed bounded restricted measured confirmed limited recognisable assigned convinced prescribed beyond doubt indubitable incontrovertible indisputable incontestable uncontestable undisputable no catch straight out black and white self-evident no ifs ands or buts no strings attached no fine print nailed-on

straight linear quickest shortest unswerving continuous undeviating beeline even horizontal right straightforward true bee-line straight line not crooked straight ahead straightaway rectilinear

through unbroken uninterrupted contiguous quickest shortest nonstop non-stop straight through straight-through straight express linear beeline rapid continuous straightforward undeviating unhindered free constant regular unswerving one-way opened bee-line straight line short

immediate firsthand first-hand head-on primary resultant succeeding unmediated personal actual straight eyewitness straight from the horse's mouth face to face eyeball-to-eyeball

personal close proximate face to face person-to-person man-to-man tête-à-tête immediate near nearby next-door neighboring nigh close-up next neighbouring nearest adjacent contiguous closest adjoining intimate abutting proximal near-at-hand imminent forthcoming coming about to happen on the way approaching in the offing impending on the horizon upcoming in the pipeline in the wind at hand on the cards nearing expected pending looming oncoming threatening in the cards anticipated close at hand brewing in the air just round the corner gathering just around the corner in store upon us menacing to come in prospect under discussion advancing prospective future in preparation coming up on the agenda fast-approaching overhanging handwriting-on-the-wall inevitable inescapable looming large in view see it coming about to be on us in the wings onrushing under way in production being prepared arriving -to-be planned underway hovering awaited on the go up and coming coming soon portending awaiting ominous resulting supplied predestined fated destined waiting to looking to in sight nearly on us in the near future due eventual subsequent unborn converging progressing drawing near gaining upon almost on one near-term up-and-coming getting near to be en route fast approaching inevasible likely probable following unescapable possible expectant unavoidable ineluctable on its way on the verge in the stars

verbatim exact faithful strict accurate precise unabridged unadulterated undeviating unembellished unvarnished correct letter for letter letter-for-letter to the letter word for word word-for-word literal close word-perfect letter-perfect line for line line by line true factual objective unexaggerated genuine authentic honest documentary matter-of-fact historical actual real nonfictional veritable hard bona fide truthful line-for-line literatim very undoubted veridical credible verisimilar fair straight from horse's mouth de facto unprejudiced sure true-to-life unquestionable legitimate veristic valid true-life telling it like it is as it really happened absolute certain dinkum realistic legit sure-enough circumstantial on the level lifelike concrete scientific kosher effective verifiable card-carrying fact-based existent unadorned unbiased simple plain bare straightforward narrow natural undistorted ordinary apparent unembroidered not figurative scrupulous unerring written usual verbal gospel critical stark methodical veracious

absolute complete exact downright extreme diametrical significant thorough utter out-and-out categorical definite stark thoroughgoing outright consummate perfect simple rank unqualified sheer pure unconditional total unadulterated unmitigated categoric arrant unequivocal profound regular positive fair plumb dead very stone flat dreadful bodacious deadly blooming cotton-picking crashing blank flat-out all-out straight-out unalloyed entire conclusive unrestricted clean plain undeniable wholesale firm explicit final unmodified unquestionable unmistakable indubitable emphatic resolute certain clear assured polar express decisive genuine whole overt real unambiguous specific all out sure unquestioning point-blank deep-dyed actual clear-cut right-down mere capital transparent obvious all gross brute straight undisguised utmost diametric insistent assertive adamant fixed convinced confident main only peremptory unfaltering satisfied unwavering doubtless persuaded out and out implicit concrete point blank full unreserved decided unstinting resounding forthright definitive wholehearted self-conceited confirmed self-confident unhesitating self-assured unlimited uncompromising ultimate free from doubt affirmative cold right unconstrained open apodictic forceful irrefutable cocksure inarguable incontestable indisputable incontrovertible factual forcible hard plenary undiluted determinate wide straight out through and through without reservations no strings no strings attached in every respect no holds barred no fine print no catch one hundred per cent no ifs ands or buts no kicker full-bore candid frank honest sincere bald naked blunt wholesome uncorrupted unadorned unvarnished unembellished

early hasty immediate prompt quick expeditious fast hurried brisk rapid swift instantaneous snappy prevenient anticipatory timely rathe ready nimble instant speedy alacritous rushed on-the-spot split-second express lightning fleet sudden abrupt high-speed fast-moving breakneck uninterrupted non-stop nippy zippy precipitate accelerated straightaway on the spot without delay turbo whistle-stop souped-up sporty supersonic tantivy volant forthwith expeditive spirited unhesitating blistering responsive spontaneous rapid-fire whirlwind short-lived double time active meteoric harefooted fast-tracked PDQ fleet-footed arbitrary momentary transitory hair-trigger in a flash peremptory perfunctory cursory without notice without formality without warning summary without hesitation without discussion priority flying undeviating unswerving nonstop quickie velocious overnight headlong dizzy galloping rattling breathless fast-track splitting hot punctual sharp mercurial impulsive dramatic impetuous rash brief fleeting willing unexpected unpremeditated impromptu precipitous short snap quickened spur-of-the-moment double-quick very fast on the double in nothing flat crash efficient alert diligent hurricane tornado cyclonic tumultuous spectacular urgent effectual effective lively promptly given ephemeral transient agile the double flashing dazzling brilliant now or never not to be delayed fleet of foot quick as a wink light-footed quick-fire unforeseen evanescent mushrooming unanticipated impressive spanking winged pronto cracking screaming barrelling speedball spasmodic precipitant rushing acute explosive speeded unusual like crazy like mad shaking a leg not bargained for unlooked-for out of the blue unrehearsed unstudied unprepared unplanned unconsidered improvised improvisational extemporaneous offhand extemporary extempore offhanded down and dirty off-the-cuff ad hoc ad-lib

emphatic forceful energetic vigorous certain vehement absolute assertive decided definite earnest forcible insistent categorical firm unequivocal wholehearted ardent determined explicit out-and-out positive aggressive clear distinct dynamic full-blooded muscular resounding strenuous unambiguous unconditional unmistakable unqualified violent downright outright accented assured cogent confident definitive dogmatic evident express flat glaring important impressive obvious pointed potent ringing significant sober solemn stressed sure trenchant one hundred per cent no mistake for a face conclusive decisive unquestionable undeniable indubitable incontestable clear-cut plain indisputable incontrovertible irrefutable compelling convincing final strong manifest complete unanswerable undebatable total unarguable inarguable unassailable irrefragable real resolute thorough patent beyond question thoroughgoing unchallengeable beyond doubt ultimate sound true straightforward undoubted transparent utter beyond dispute self-evident apodictic unwavering unmitigated powerful authoritative proven determinate watertight all-out full accomplished zealous palpable set not in doubt unfaltering perfect accurate unshakeable unswerving flat-out intense pure unadulterated unalloyed beyond a shadow of a doubt consummate hard specific pronounced undisputable fixed clinching marked clean demonstrable all out active lucid fervent well founded reliable point-blank dogged enthusiastic genuine purposeful undisputed unreserved hearty inflexible unyielding committed crystal clear unbending serious valid solid exhaustive open and shut demonstrative persuasive obdurate unrestricted uncompromising obstinate unrelenting unmalleable sheer rank simple stark categoric authentic intransigent stubborn weighty intent arrant whole bent plausible regular profound veritable blunt settled airtight fair plumb determinative very stone dead cotton-picking whole-hearted bodacious deadly dreadful blooming apparent observable actual unalterable crashing blank uncontroversial perspicuous univocal strong-willed straight-out nailed-on open-and-shut sure thing straight out unhesitating as plain as a pikestaff staring one in the face unstinting spirited undivided credible unlimited factual comprehensive devoted unflinching steadfast robust irrevocable keen straight resolved precise staunch indurate entire eager undiluted unquestioning stalwart passionate unrestrained overt adamant telling effective exact constant rock-ribbed dead set hard-hitting uncontrolled unbridled substantial nonambiguous tenacious unambivalent whole-souled binding open guaranteed strong-minded persistent unshakable accepted acknowledged vital right peremptory pellucid bald sharp well grounded bound concrete uncontestable satisfying efficacious barefaced influential infallible broad understandable deep-dyed inexpugnable out and out without reservations dyed-in-the-wool single-minded on ice bald-faced never-failing for sure no catch pulling no punches no holds barred in the bag bright-line well defined hard-and-fast do-or-die no ifs ands or buts hell-bent on no strings attached no fine print hell-bent upon bent on bent upon clearly expressed tireless grand established considerable unmodified overwhelming faultless obligatory necessary compulsory surefire unequivocable undoubtable unimpeachable focused out focussed noticeable striking blatant sure-fire full-blown overall full-scale runaway bold Herculean indefatigable stout unchallenged hands-down uncontested prominent proper undisguised rational point blank nailed down well-proven particular double-checked veridical unfabled gross no two ways about it reasoned reasonable systematic unimpaired maximal unabridged unremitting pertinacious clear-sighted no ifs and or buts cinched sensible detailed mettlesome beyond the shadow of a doubt not in question red-blooded lusty sweeping intensive no ifs ands or buts about it that's a fact deciding irresistible minute stated fiery arduous tough taxing wild irreversible all-embracing punchy in-your-face rigorous exhausting brisk coercive compulsive immutable official principal determining virile hardy unmixed on the nose easily understandable incisive permanent unappealable loud well reasoned closing sincere effectual well-defined material pertinent urgent well-founded relevant intuitive intelligent formidable ingenious insightful great well-established crystalline invariable confirmable predestined verifiable known provable trustworthy establishable supreme ascertained unerring safe destined dedicated steady unchangeable irremediable unreversible concluding key settling enduring heartfelt unfeigned warm lasting indelible changeless unrectifiable finished unrepealable strict sonorous resonant piercing faithful salted away loyal impassioned abiding fullhearted prime last dependable trusty luculent having down pat immovable candid unblurred comprehensible luminous intelligible in earnest hard-line implacable dominant relentless stable prevailing hardened undeviating unshaken domineering persevering seasoned lucent crystal limpid clarion audible hundred percent bona fide going consistent logical easily understood black and white cut-and-dried crystal-clear straight from the shoulder black-and-white stand pat hang tough through-and-through dead set on deliberate cocksure mulish bell-like as clear as a bell iron-jawed forthright wholesale unconstrained extreme plenary wide through and through in every respect no kicker no strings full-bore right-down frank honest upfront outspoken plain-spoken conspicuous unconcealed unvarnished visible truthful plainspoken free-spoken bluff forthcoming unguarded no-nonsense brutal uninhibited openhearted freehearted discernible perceptible recognizable matter-of-fact self-explanatory up-front round recognisable distinguishable out-front harsh salient not afraid to call a spade a spade foursquare perceivable abrupt graspable straight-talking tangible writ large unadorned naked undiplomatic clear cut realistic free cut and dried tactless graphic warts and all fathomable up front sticking out a mile standing out a mile straight-shooting detectable standing out like a sore thumb sticking out like a sore thumb unembellished apprehensible unexaggerated coherent axiomatic flagrant bare curt guileless hard and fast brazen as plain as the nose on your face articulate true to life written all over someone speaking as one finds brusque crisp literal vivid comprehendible unceremonious severe unsubtle inescapable user friendly user-friendly unveiled knowable unsparing artless rude straight-from-the-shoulder to the point upright natural ingenuous aboveboard straight to the point plain to see bare-faced as clear as day beyond a doubt staring someone in the face from the hip like it is call a spade a spade as plain as day naive clearly defined short appreciable distinctive defined transpicuous legible square accessible gruff digestible snippy short-spoken crusty brusk terse unevasive clean-cut plain-speaking blinding readable vocal glaringly obvious brief raw on the level unfiltered as plain as daylight clear as a bell plain as day sharply defined as clear as crystal easy to understand not beating about the bush as plain as the nose on one's face not beating around the bush lay it on the line saying what one thinks talking turkey plain as the nose on your face calling spade a spade on the up and up laying it on the line monosemous shallow simplistic glib pat jejune perspicacious forward understood brutally honest fundamental easily seen notable noncontroversial joined-up basic manifestly res ipsa loquitur cut and dry easily grasped heartless vociferous unquestioned telltale evinced divulged disclosed austere unique obtrusive undissembling crystalling pinpoint spelled out scrutable discernable revealed evidenced prima facie instantly recognizable inimitable grim clear as day outstanding enunciated dramatic strident unreticent opinionated cold no beating around the bush unbiased unprejudiced well constructed penetrable no lie egregious stunning unornamented plain vanilla undecorated uncomplicated believable colorable ostensible seeming remarkable arresting meticulous exposed public not pulling any punches patently true rough frontal unpretended parrhesiastic written all over one right under one's nose of one syllable speaking straight from the shoulder exclusive controlled correct patchy threadbare worn telling it like it is right up front good-natured genial approachable easily distinguishable decipherable for real friendly for certain seeable confirmed snippety blustering breviloquent tart laconic cheery bearish error-free notorious dinkum in depth uninvolved make no bones much in evidence staring you in the face out in the open under one's nose stone cold convinced easy familiar scrupulous heart-to-heart recognized well-marked undubitable silhouetted recognised well-grounded noteworthy easy to read orderly flowing tidy fluent easily deciphered smooth licit legal pukka legitimate lawful legit kosher not vague above board by the book fair and square indelicate caustic expressive impolite uncivil unpolished discourteous lively pictorial descriptive illustrative picturesque snappy shocking lurid rich startling colourful visual delineated photographic well-drawn highly coloured calling a spade a spade moving well drawn eloquent stirring figurative lifelike colorful well delineated well expressed leaving nothing to the imagination not mincing one's words speaking one's mind

uncomplicated accessible clear easy effortless elementary facile painless simple straightforward trouble-free unsophisticated easy-peasy idiot-proof nothing unchallenging undemanding unexacting plain sailing a cinch apparent basic cinch down-to-earth evident manageable obvious snap unfussy uninvolved a bludge a breeze a doddle a five-finger exercise a pushover a snap duck soup no sweat not difficult a piece of cake as easy as ABC as easy as pie a snip child's play easily done money for jam no bother no problem not burdensome no trouble money for old rope nothing to it piece of cake simple as ABC a piece of old tackle as easy as falling off a log plain unproblematic modest rudimentary smooth breezy rudimental easy as pie untroublesome light downhill quick primitive clear-cut fluid cheap unpretentious unrefined routine ready hands-down basal royal a cakewalk inconsiderable minimal easy-breezy pushover ordinary unadorned soft unornamented unostentatious unembellished a doss picnic natural kids' stuff a snack homespun understated fundamental underlying uncomplex undecorated mere austere unelaborate homely undeveloped unambiguous trivial cut down open-and-shut graceful user friendly user-friendly pure simplistic straight parsimonious not hard fluent uncluttered rough and ready easygoing short without frills stress-free comfortable simplified clean humble inelaborate bland self-explanatory easily learnable economical efficient untroubled artless fast easy to learn uncivilized flowing easy going smooth sailing easy progress straight sailing easy ride easy-care easy to care for leisurely feasible well-ordered inherent intrinsic spontaneous instinctive intuitive cursive unforced running offhand uneventful easily accomplished attainable mindless a picnic a gift perspicuous a walk in the park crude shortened sheer palpable unmistakable weightless workable well ordered easy as ABC uncivilised unadvanced transparent slight unequivocal distinct precise specific rough-hewn make-do unspecialized idiotproof bed of roses no muss no fuss patent interpreted abridged reduced lowest untaxing wieldy little yielding manifest paltry rude trim starting moderate low-maintenance minimalistic elegant undermost bottom ground non-complex cobbled together classic unpresumptuous made plain restrained streamlined symmetrical bearable tolerable endurable low impact everyday lowest level essential exquisite tasteful cushy superficial elemental introductory wholesome honest workaday acceptable homey practical without airs fresh no-nonsense unassuming penny plain hearty conventional shapely definite regular primary benign mellow soothing middle-of-the-road tender nonabrasive balmy beginning clean-cut well defined indistinctive featureless neutral nondescript beige faceless noncommittal characterless foundational abecedarian initial spartan adequate preliminary original ABCs primo prefatory substratal simplest simplex meagre folksy boring vanilla rustic pure and simple your basic normophilic unexciting insipid dull meat-and-potatoes meat and potatoes bare-bones meager stripped down

first-hand firsthand actual practical real applied empirical experiential objective empiric observational observed realistic seen verifiable hands-on immediate intimate personal active supportable non-theoretical existential in the field factual provable demonstrable field pragmatic experimental heuristic experient

hard-hitting critical tough uncompromising blunt forthright frank honest unsparing condemnatory straight-talking vigorous bullish cogent commanding compelling constraining convincing dominant dynamic dynamical effective electric elemental energetic forcible gutsy mighty persuasive pithy potent powerful powerhouse puissant strongly worded upfront all out no holds barred pulling no punches ball of fire coming on strong straight from the shoulder not beating about the bush

vociferous clamorous outspoken clamant loud noisy obstreperous strident vehement vocal candid eager earnest forthright frank loudmouthed open plain-spoken uninhibited blatant caterwauling demanding emphatic enthusiastic full-throated insistent loud-mouthed ranting raucous shouting squawking uproarious vigorous vociferant vociferating yauping yawping yowling boisterous distracting rowdy shrill voluble blunt forceful free-spoken expressive articulate zealous keen eloquent facile glib free stentorian fluent plainspoken smooth-spoken venting round fervent impassioned fiery urgent fervid heated fierce inflamed angry rabid brash importunate blustering bellowing big-voiced bigmouthed obnoxious intense strong ardent passionate violent powerful flaming forcible spirited animated blazing superheated hot-blooded torrid passional warm warm-blooded charged religious incandescent fanatical feverish perfervid red-hot emotional demonstrative burning glowing desperate potent concentrated hyper pronounced opinionated impetuous lively frantic hearty hot delirious wild hopped up on the make

unswerving firm staunch steadfast constant unwavering dedicated unfaltering resolute single-minded undaunted unflinching unhesitating unshakeable bulldog committed earnest stalwart stubborn tenacious brave dogged immovable indefatigable spirited strong-minded strong-willed true unbending unrelenting unyielding bold courageous devoted gritty indomitable mettlesome plucky steady stout stout-hearted strenuous vigorous rock-ribbed stiff undeviating unflagging untiring determined reliable solid straight trusty unshakable loyal persistent relentless faithful inflexible sure fixed persevering uncompromising dependable resolved obstinate obdurate unfailing purposeful tireless set implacable intransigent adamant trustworthy strong pertinacious unchanging inexorable decided fast intent unremitting good stable rigid unshaken true-blue ardent bound zealous forceful steely tried and true tried and tested insistent valiant indurate allegiant enduring absolute wholehearted willful hard dead set on diligent assiduous secure devout gutsy perseverant dyed-in-the-wool conscientious spunky unqualified hardened dutiful tough lionhearted emphatic honest unvarying sincere grim upright unflappable honourable never-failing honorable tried sedulous certain tried-and-true strict abiding purposive intense responsible scrupulous safe dead set doughty mulish set in stone decisive genuine manful even uniform rigorous unfluctuating deliberate complete calculable assertive thorough keen stiff-necked enthusiastic true-hearted unappeasable patient pat passionate driven consistent deep-dyed positive bound and determined pigheaded pious serious definite patriotic down-the-line attached trustable active industrious unvacillating unchangeable hard-working truthful fervent full of determination unwearied confirmed trusted energetic bent on fanatical dynamic inexhaustible total weariless sturdy high-spirited unbendable unmalleable adamantine stanch invariable focused sound settled meaning business bullheaded immutable out-and-out unalterable card-carrying true blue focussed liege incorruptible close exact entrenched intrepid do-or-die invariant unstoppable ruthless hanging tough iron regular bent upon established utter hell-bent on hell-bent upon unswervable thoroughgoing sustained unquestioning correct full four-square unreserved unerring entire harsh iron-willed unequivocal long-standing deep-rooted unmovable unwearying hardheaded self-willed inconvincible hard-nosed perverse headstrong self-opinionated wilful ossified opinionated unimpeachable remorseless predictable loving cast-iron brick-wall sensible reputable bent righteous out circumspect meticulous hard-core fearless locked in mad keen hard-and-fast behind one confident flawless inveterate on the level perfect aggressive infallible whole long-established hearty cruel severe merciless impeccable Herculean diehard principled unceasing pitiless undying bosom painstaking ingrained incorrigible balanced unsparing incessant accurate inevitable stern unconditional impassioned daring redoubtable supportive unstinting eager unmitigated assured unforgiving just stringent unsinkable unafraid unadulterated unalloyed imperturbable unrepentant full-bore unapologetic unashamed decent undivided persisting laborious importunate exacting perky jumping grind hyper permanent through and through right-down arrant undeterred determinate continued incurable virtuous ethical ironclad whole-hearted high-principled sure-fire never-tiring obedient calm equable changeless die-hard hard-line confiding affectionate true to life hell-bent mature through-and-through poised veracious composed stand pat tough nut up front always there keen as mustard hell bent on string along with level-headed stop at nothing tried and trusted self-disciplined firmly-based unassailable impervious unshrinking independent well-founded immoveable unblinking gallant unending unretiring game fervid perfervid valorous hardy perseverative indelible irremovable orthodox unintimidated straightforward dauntless restless enterprising ambitious uninfluenced homogeneous unswayable resistant credible cocksure heroic respectable perfectionistic boon feisty orderly monomaniacal hellbent obsessed careful incorrupt unabated iron-fisted pounding mortal hard-headed ballsy cohesive obsessive standing pat go-to same motivated pledged undiscouraged audacious steamroller resilient nervy powerhouse radical militant in good faith coherent on the go ball of fire never give up iron-jawed competent rocklike copper-bottomed unmoved going all the way intent on possessive unforgetful stouthearted undauntable manly greathearted heroical gutty expected undismayed clear-sighted all out flat-out straight out nose to grindstone nerveless bred-in-the-bone chronic habitual set on determined to committed to the idea of tall in the saddle on one's mettle insistent on intent upon impregnable lion-hearted punctilious not put off not discouraged fierce sworn studious engagé adherent in place in position as game as Ned Kelly pig-headed go-getting full-fledged instilled congenital infixed deep-seated well-established deep-down idealistic red-hot concentrated austere true to type good as one's word to be counted on carrying the load unpliable inelastic exclusive authoritarian irreversible concrete brassbound level stationary impassive lusty static ramrod unpermissive incompliant unadaptable fastidious fiery implicit to the core out and out deeply ingrained continuing plugging go-go unstinted fireball plodding hopeless unquenchable burning bitter stony furious ferocious granite unmoving stony-hearted unimpressionable unbroken undistracted collective unambiguous real categorical compulsive unplacatable unmollifiable inescapable iron-handed unpacifiable durable flat uncurving engrossed unshared pedantic fussy unmodifiable quiescent unlimited unrestricted draconian writ in stone tough nut to crack cut-and-dried strait-laced decided upon hard and fast heavy-handed lasting frozen united absorbed consummate pure foolproof guaranteed stabile ineluctable unanimous attentive concerted in earnest dominant right moral nice finical nitpicking finicky saintly prevailing inexpugnable domineering seasoned well grounded heartfelt unfeigned undiluted warm outright inseparable valued swift prompt forthright rapid eager beaver necessary immobile compulsory all minute detailed vigilant right-minded dug in detail oriented going explicit irrepressible eternal beyond hope believable fly right straight-up above suspicion boy scout rock solid as good as one's word to be trusted worthy of trust down home full of integrity faultless worthy truehearted veridical creditable all right undistorted estimable square authentic fullhearted religious stick to guns set in concrete as straight as an arrow uncorrupted cherished dear compelling special undamaged best intimate close-knit normal convincing treasured long-lived staying put solid as a rock lock stock and barrel error-free mean business no lie influential persuasive well judged fresh trenchant felicitous unimpaired favourable seasonable expedient unspoiled eatable timely potent well timed unhurt dyed-in-the wool no going back hang tough uncanny deadly like death and taxes sober on the up and up unexpressed unspoken constructive virtual undoubting practical undeclared taken for granted tacit implicative implied understood inarticulate inferential unquestioned latent unuttered inferred unsaid contained hundred percent whole-souled bona fide undecayed well-timed uncontaminated promising intact fit to eat unblemished without reservations errorless dead unmistaken inerrable spot-on inerrant rational on one's side sedate staid levelheaded serene stolid favorable in a straight line reserved down-to-earth having both feet on the ground full of common sense well balanced self-restrained unruffled collected self-possessed serious-minded cool unexcitable spot on make good in good part make good on something

hands-on personal intimate individual personalised personalized in the trenches at the coal face in the front line in amongst it one-on-one head-to-head face-to-face

earthy down-to-earth simple natural plain robust rough unrefined unsophisticated homely uninhibited hardheaded matter-of-fact practical pragmatic pragmatical realistic straightforward unpretentious frank basic down dull easygoing folksy funky gross hard-boiled homey lowbred lusty mundane no-nonsense outdoorsy unidealistic down home home folk unsentimental sober flat prosaic dry rational sensible deadpan unemotional factual lifeless unembellished literal unvarnished unimaginative businesslike commonsensical level-headed hard-headed uncreative unadorned emotionless humdrum pedestrian phlegmatic undistorted exact unembroidered unaffected unimpassioned straight-thinking with both feet on the ground logical accurate apathetic naked prosy faithful serious feasible impassive stoic impersonal cold stolid cold-blooded calm truthful hard firm solid levelheaded valid informed reasonable justified just lucid good sound reasoned commonsensible well-founded commonsense systematic clear coherent cogent methodical organized considered well-thought-out well-expressed well-presented judicious intelligent unbuttered well-structured consistent well thought out thought through analytic organised articulate well presented well expressed well organized dispassionate objective thoughtful well considered butterless

dead-on exact precise accurate correct true right proper veracious good so unerring definite pinpoint spot-on on-target bang on on target on the money dead-center on the button on the mark absolutely right exactly correct very accurate by the book on the nose to the point sure unfailing impeccable inch-perfect deadly spot on lethal dead perfect flawless faultless assured effective reliable infallible

rectilinear straight straight-lined unbending uncurving with straight lines linear unswerving undeviating unbent uncurled lineal as straight as an arrow like an arrow in a line unmalleable stiff unpliable inelastic inflexible rigid

head-on front-to-front head-to-head involving the front of a vehicle face-to-face frontal uncompromising blunt confrontational aggressive frank confronting toe-to-toe

intimate detailed thorough deep profound exhaustive immediate personal comprehensive experienced full in-depth intricate meticulous exclusive extensive intensive rigorous complete firsthand penetrating sweeping absolute elaborate elemental encyclopaedic encyclopedic essential exact minute particular specific total categorical consummate special unqualified first-hand empirical experiential universal compendious global inclusive embracive cyclopedic panoramic omnibus painstaking careful diligent considered all-inclusive all-embracing thoroughly cover-all broad-gauged far-reaching extensively all-in broad-gauge

forward bold familiar presuming presumptuous assuming brash brazen immodest audacious cheeky confident fresh overfamiliar pert shameless barefaced impertinent impudent overweening aggressive daring forthright irreverent overconfident pushy sassy uninhibited cocky insolent overassertive unabashed free nervy overfriendly thrusting uppity bantam rude saucy wise brazen-faced bare-faced brass-necked coming on strong self-assured self-assertive over-assertive smart-alecky arrogant brassy bumptious cocksure disrespectful flip bold-faced malapert contumelious smart brassbound arch pompous supercilious conceited haughty unblushing overbearing intrusive blatant obtrusive smug domineering uppish lippy disdainful officious imperious prying self-important nosy meddlesome overbold impolite pretentious lordly self-asserting lofty patronizing opinionated interfering egotistic discourteous meddling self-confident bold as brass vain assumptive proud high-handed snoopy forceful egotistical cavalier peremptory patronising offensive insubordinate assertive pushing flippant important protrusive busy nosey vainglorious boastful loud hifalutin highfalutin procacious huffy mouthy chesty sniffy huffish toplofty toploftical masterful defiant arrant insulting improper inconsiderate high-and-mighty high-hat swaggering intruding magisterial unashamed hubristic boldfaced condescending full of oneself snooty self-satisfied unmannerly inquisitive self-opinionated ill-mannered indecorous uncivil outrageous bossy superior out of line unembarrassed contemptuous cool stiff-necked smart-arsed full of yourself abusive bad-mannered mannerless obnoxious swollen-headed indiscreet high and mighty flagrant rash smart-assed pontifical dictatorial fearless blustering bigheaded curious indelicate prideful unshrinking indecent personal gritty busybody crude derisive stuck-up off-base sententious grandiose abandoned wanton affected shocking snooping scornful impetuous in-your-face strident immoral brave bald-faced showy importunate brazenfaced impulsive pushful as bold as brass pontificating undaunted snippy unreserved plucky loudmouthed out-of-line egoistic egoistical swellheaded complacent self-conceited assured unseemly gutsy spunky snobbish ballsy crusty foolhardy snobby ambitious nebby stiff unwanted smarty-pants cute smart-aleck facetious over-free strutting naughty nosy-parker inappropriate hotheaded impolitic disparaging iconoclastic vulgar thoughtless bright presumptive precipitate hasty hotshot uncalled-for depraved dissolute unchaste hardened incorrigible lewd reprobate profligate unprincipled puffed up sacrilegious profane impious blasphemous ungracious flashy breezy dashing probing spirited spying keen feisty adventurous ill-bred intrepid insistent eavesdropping aweless irreverential unhallowed ungodly unholy enterprising know-it-all valiant heroic jaunty courageous unflinching heedless dauntless venturesome valorous snippety peering have-a-go unafraid game venturous daredevil gallant gutty as game as Ned Kelly boldface obvious heavy braggart self-affected selfish self-complacent self-promoting self-flattering self-engrossed authoritarian self-congratulatory bragging self-applauding dominating extraverted self-centered bombastic self-loving braggy narcissistic self-contented self-pleased self-adulatory self-glorifying holier-than-thou self-gratulatory self-dramatizing blustery egocentric extroverted blusterous puffed bustling indulgent overindulgent relaxed overzealous vituperatory scurrile scurrilous scurril invective vitriolic vituperative truculent opprobrious mischievous crass vaunting unconcerned combative volatile weisenheiming overbusy overhasty previous premature coarse tolerant free-and-easy undisguised undismayed driven pragmatic throwing one's weight around self-centred chirpy dapper lacking civility bad mannered highhanded bullish humiliating overfree effervescent trashy headlong untactful incautious vivacious maladroit high-pressure fierce go-getting militant meretricious tawdry bureaucratic fussy intermeddling projecting prognathous bald bulging jutting sheer imperative unduly familiar unrepentant unawed gossipy temeritous biggety biggity consequential invasive offensively self-assertive amoral sharp-elbowed remote swanky ostentatious tony elitist snotty persnickety aloof peeping butting in puffed-up put down too big for your boots unhandsome unmannered unsubtle undiplomatic tactless busybodied poised composed abashless unaffected unshamed unrestrained go-ahead pleased with yourself noisy blaring harsh unfitting unbecoming making passes at making advances towards hoity-toity grating jarring incongruous unsuitable disgracious not backwards in coming forwards disturbing unwelcome trespassing interrupting high-flown toffee-nosed throwing one's weight about putting on airs stuck up chatting up piercing raucous off base smart alecky cacophonous deafening jangling dissonant thundering booming shrill undignified suggestive unladylike ungentlemanly unpleasant protruding insensitive upsetting full of hot air gaudy ear-splitting discordant lionhearted risqué smutty scandalous unwholesome untoward distasteful mettlesome doughty determined indomitable jazzy tinny loud-mouthed garish resolute off-colour hard high-pitched metallic flirtatious staunch stouthearted stalwart death-or-glory undauntable stout-hearted manful greathearted heroical rock-ribbed stout out of keeping imprudent herolike firm chivalrous chin-up fortitudinous reckless questioning scrutinizing adventuresome inquiring hardy free-swinging nerved peppy madcap emboldened over-curious agog over-interested intrigued enquiring interested nosy-parkering salty fire eating temerarious go for broke hot shot dareful out on a limb smarty sure positive big-eyed analytical searching speculative challenging investigative inquisitorial poking prurient sifting certain scrutinising burning with curiosity wise guy smart aleck smart guy smarty pants derogatory boorish churlish dismissive uncouth uncomplimentary degrading offhand slighting curt brusque blunt pejorative belittling ignorant denigratory oafish sneering sarcastic mocking loutish ungallant graceless defamatory rough scathing bloated sharp autocratic scoffing disagreeable unrefined abrupt short gruff surly affronting withering reproachful reviling slanderous deprecatory libellous libelous abhorrent self-righteous objectionable self-serving cold-shoulder big-headed orgulous unchivalrous obloquious underbred sullen wounding calumniating hurtful overt misbehaved despotic tyrannical gross jeering unconcealed censorious sardonic maligning fancy-pants derogative depreciative detractive full of contempt without shame jumped up foul on an ego trip unfriendly insouciant glib violent berating unceremonious badly behaved witty ungenteel indifferent unkind inaffable derisory displeasing scolding terse oppressive transparent jocular provocative exceptionable open whimsical tongue-in-cheek provoking castigating vilifying unacceptable reprehensible vexing coercive demeaning snide decrying depreciatory denigrative upbraiding censurable calumniatory traducing naked iron-handed humorous malign low-bred disapproving tyrannous autocratical authoritative tyrannic critical malicious injurious sharp-tongued unapologetic despicable imperial regnant commanding on your high horse on high horse too big for one's breeches too big for one's boots self-respecting bad irritable moody uncourteous casual acerbic impish virulent ill-behaved rustic inurbane uninterested gauche ill smart-mouthed unfilial profanatory hostile cursory off perfunctory bitter mortifying ranting denunciatory uncivilized take-it-or-leave-it pococurante offish uncultured uncultivated raunchy raw roughneck tacky cheap common annoying irritating depreciating cynical hypercritical inhospitable unfortunate careless frank standoffish self-aggrandizing loudmouth high ill-humored amusing playful uncivilised jokey discrediting heavy-handed corrupt frivolous airy wiseguy aristocratic bullying rejecting contemning averse despising antipathetic unsympathetic scouting repudiating exasperating ill-humoured superficial catty repulsive ridiculing biting overproud dogmatic shallow irresponsible carefree disgusting deplorable undesirable contemptible insufferable repugnant galling embarrassing reproving castigatory impenitent remorseless lording it turning up your nose at looking down your nose at insupportable intolerable preponderant demanding ascendant prevalent stuffy funny comical detestable puckish beyond the pale light-hearted out of order on one's high horse damaging hateful venomous patent glaring aspersive calumnious autarchic clever pointed ingenious strict iron-fisted subjugating controlling draconian libeling denigrating debasing excoriating offending defaming malevolent libelling shaming disgracing damning dishonoring despiteful injuring dishonouring hurting abasing vile malignant reproaching spiteful manifest evident severe dominant strong-willed arbitrary uncharitable palpable agile highbrowed highbrow bantering apt droll incisive quick adept nimble jesting ready smooth nifty quick-witted unmistakable pronounced conspicuous clear crabbed in driver's seat crack the whip straightforward outright yokelish bounderish noticeable undeniable flaunting rank indisputable cut-and-dried striking unmitigated egregious taunting snazzy deliberate glitzy prominent screaming crying in plain sight hard-nosed temperamental upstage high hat dog it