Brusque
[brʊsk;bruːsk] or [brʌsk]
Definition
(adj.) marked by rude or peremptory shortness; 'try to cultivate a less brusque manner'; 'a curt reply'; 'the salesgirl was very short with him' .
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Definition
(a.) Rough and prompt in manner; blunt; abrupt; bluff; as, a brusque man; a brusque style.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [Fr.] Rude, rough, blunt, unceremonious, abrupt, bluff, gruff, ungentle, uncivil, ungracious, bearish, discourteous, uncourteous, impolite.
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Definition
adj. blunt abrupt in manner rude.—adv. Brusque′ly.—ns. Brusque′ness; Brusque′rie.
Editor: Rosanne
Examples
- There was a little brusque, turgid contempt for her in his swift gesture, and she seemed to cringe a little. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- I'm very stupid about studying anything, can't bear French, it's such a slippery, silly sort of language, was the brusque reply. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Editor: Rosanne