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brusque
[ bruhsk; especially British broosk ]
adjective
- abrupt in manner; blunt; rough:
A brusque welcome greeted his unexpected return.
Synonyms: , ,
brusque
/ bruːsk; brʊsk; ˈbruːskərɪ /
adjective
- blunt or curt in manner or speech
Derived Forms
- ˈܱܲ, adverb
- ˈܱܲԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܱܲ· adverb
- ܱܲ·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of brusque1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe.
He relates to Winnifred as both pal and prospective bedmate, and as their bond intensifies, his slightly weird familiarity with one of the male servants grows more brusque.
Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin, who ran against her for mayor as an old-school progressive, said she could be uncompromising and brusque in policy deliberations.
Sumini says the low-key tactics the women use, rather than brusque confrontation, have been effective in getting people to change their habits.
“Zarqa” has a madcap urgency to it, partly because the episodes are barely 10 minutes long and partly because of Zarqa, who is brusque and driven and tends to stir up drama.
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