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Another word for brusque

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brusque

modif.

terse, blunt, abrupt, curt; see abrupt 2, blunt 2. See syn. study at blunt.

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Another word for brusque

also brusk adjective

Rudely unceremonious:

abrupt, blunt, brief, crusty, curt, gruff, short, short-spoken. See attitude

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Brusque, impatient and sarcastic, his often abrasive manner rubbed many crewmembers the wrong way.
He was brusque and candid, two traits she hadn't yet gotten used to.
His tone was brusque.
The last admonition is characteristic, as Shammai was choleric and brusque.
She took a bite of her sandwich and glanced up when he finally spoke, his tone brusque.

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