Definition
brusque
adjective
- abrupt or offhand in speech or manner; blunt
Examples
- The manager’s brusque response left the employee feeling dismissed.
- She gave a brusque nod and walked away without saying goodbye.
- His brusque manner often offended customers at the store.
- The doctor’s brusque bedside manner made patients uncomfortable.
- Despite his brusque exterior, he was actually quite caring.
- Her brusque tone suggested she was in a hurry to end the conversation.