How exactly does this sounds?

[drwolfik]

Dialog :

Dad: What?! That really stinks, Daria!
Mom: Easy, Jake. Focus.

How rude is the phrase "That really stinks" in this case?
Is it close to "That really sucks!" or to "It's bad!"?

[heidita]

I think it might be very similar to it sucks, It is said all the time. However, we must wait for a native here.;)

[Ouisch]

"Stinks" is far less offensive than "sucks." You'll hear prim church-going grandmothers saying "well, that stinks!", while they'd never dream of saying "that sucks!"

"Stinks" is to "sucks" as "darn" is to "damn."

[drwolfik]

Originally Posted by Ouisch

"Stinks" is far less offensive than "sucks." You'll hear prim church-going grandmothers saying "well, that stinks!", while they'd never dream of saying "that sucks!"

"Stinks" is to "sucks" as "darn" is to "damn."

Thank you very much!