brusque (bruːsk
;brʊsk)
Definitions
adjective
- blunt or curt in manner or speech
Alternative Forms
ˈbrusquely adverb ˈbrusqueness brusquerie (ˈbruːskərɪ) noun Word Origin
C17: from French, from Italian brusco sour, rough, from Medieval Latin bruscus butcher's broomSynonyms
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curt,
short,
sharp,
blunt,
tart,
abrupt,
hasty,
terse,
surly,
gruff,
impolite,
monosyllabic,
discourteous,
unmannerly,
Usage examples
It irritated Kemp; he couldn't understand why he had been so brusque with her.
, In Remembrance of Rose (1986)The day before our much anticipated first payslip was up for grabs, we received a brusque letter.
British Medical Journal (2002)Rather the ponderous handover is designed to banish brusque political changes that Spaniards associate with coup attempts.
New Zealand Herald (2004)Indeed, Dame Diana came across as a fastidious ogre, exuding brusque contempt for everyone, starting with her aberrant son.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)`No.' Sharpe was brusque , instinctively disliking anyone connected with Lord William.
, SHARPE'S TRAFALGAR (2001)