😠brusque

adjective
/bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

Meaning

abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude

Example Sentences

His brusque reply ended the conversation.

Synonyms

abrupt, curt, blunt, rude, short

Antonyms

polite, courteous, gentle

Collocations

brusque manner, brusque tone, brusque reply

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