Definition & Meaning of "brusque"in English

brusque

abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often coming across as rude or impatient

curt

snappish

peppery

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most brusque

Comparative

more brusque

gradable

domain

behavior, communication, personality

Examples

The receptionist gave a brusque response to the visitor's question, leaving them feeling unwelcome.

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