brusque

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brusque

(adjective)

Meaning

abrupt or blunt in manner

Example

"Her brusque response left everyone in the room surprised."

Synonyms

curtterserude

Antonyms

politegracioustactful

More about this word

Word origin
From French 'brusque', meaning rough or abrupt.

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