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What is "brusque" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does brusque mean in English? Meaning of brusque definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "brusque" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "brusque": marked by rude or peremptory shortness

Adjective

  • Meaning: marked by rude or peremptory shortness
  • Example: try to cultivate a less brusque manner a curt reply the salesgirl was very short with him
  • Synonyms: brusk brusque curt short
  • Similar: discourteous

    • Pronunciation in US: /bɹʌsk/

    Pronunciation in UK: /bɹuːsk/

  • Adjective: Rudely abrupt, unfriendly. 1858, Anthony Trollope, Dr Thorne, ch. 3: He was brusque, authoritative, given to contradiction, rough though never dirty in his personal belongings, and inclined to indulge in a sort of quiet raillery.1858, Anthony Trollope, Dr Thorne, ch. 3: He was brusque, authoritative, given to contradiction, rough though never dirty in his personal belongings, and inclined to indulge in a sort of quiet raillery.

    • Synonyms:

    terse, gruff, blunt, abrupt, bluff, brief, crusty, discourteous, hasty, impolite, sharp, short, snappy, snippy, tart, unmannerly,

    Antonyms:

    polite, courteous, kind, tactful,

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