Brusque

Quick meaning: Brusque is an adjective meaning Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.

Meaning

Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.

More Meanings

1. (transitive, chiefly archaic) To act towards (someone or something) in a curt or rudely abrupt manner.
2. (obsolete) Sour, tart.

Example Sentences

[A]ll the answer Miss Jarron got was a brusque refusal, followed by Mr. Camperton's retreat from the piano.

Father Falkener vvas, at the time of this viſit, 'about ſeventy years of age, active in mind and body, bruſque in his manners,' and very communicative.

Whether it were the absence of Theodora or some other cause, he was brusk, ungracious, scowling, and silent, only nodding to the Bishop who benignly saluted him, […]

He was brusque, authoritative, given to contradiction, rough though never dirty in his personal belongings, and inclined to indulge in a sort of quiet raillery which sometimes was not thoroughly understood.

Word Forms

• brusquer
• brusquest
• brusk
• brusques
• brusquing
• brusqued

Synonyms for brusque

Depending on context, synonyms include offhand, short, discourteous, brusk, curt.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include brusk, discourteous, short, curt, rough, rude.

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