Brusque Synonyms and Antonyms

brusk; chiefly Brit bro͝osk, bryo͝osk
Said of people or acts of people
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. terse
Abrupt and curt in manner or speech; discourteously blunt.
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. gruff

Words Related to Brusque

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Brusque Sentence Examples

  • He was brusque and candid, two traits she hadn't yet gotten used to.

  • His tone was brusque.

  • Brusque, impatient and sarcastic, his often abrasive manner rubbed many crewmembers the wrong way.

  • She took a bite of her sandwich and glanced up when he finally spoke, his tone brusque.

  • I hope I haven't been too brusque - I certainly don't mean to be!

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