brusqueness
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7.9
- noun
- /ˈbrʌsknəs/
- The President and his advisers are a little speechless at her strength and brusqueness.
Examples
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He wasn't being especially rude; that was how he greeted almost everyone, and he held out his hand as if to soften his brusqueness.
Fiction book (1997) -
She appreciated his honest feedback, despite its brusqueness.
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His brusqueness was entirely military, balanced by unfailing good manners.
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Sibley is all business, but his brusqueness masks genuine regret.
Fiction book (2000) -
He was surprised by his own brusqueness to a good friend and by the depth of his revulsion for the others.
Fiction book (1992) -
Hendrik had a brusqueness, an impatience about him when he was in a hurry, and so Dennis kept it quick and concise.
Fiction book (1996) -
The brusqueness of his manner at their first meeting had completely vanished, and he invited Pitt into his sitting room with as much curiosity as it was courteous to show.
Fiction book (1990) -
They all exuded only brusqueness now, and they directed the girls into the deserted corridor, across the cold tile flooring, and out into the schoolyard.
Fiction book (2001) -
His brusqueness often surprises new employees during their first meeting.
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The customer's brusqueness made the waiter feel uncomfortable at the restaurant.
Synonyms
26
1.8
Lack of politeness or respect for other people
7
4.8
A direct and honest way of speaking that can seem rude
3
6.8
A way of acting that is too bold, loud, and rude
2
6.4
Rudeness or crude behavior that shows little politeness
1
6.6
A rough, unfriendly way of speaking or acting
1
4.6
A harsh, sudden way of speaking that sounds unfriendly
1
8.1
Rude, insensitive behavior that ignores good manners
1
7.0
A harsh, rude manner or tone that offends people
1
5.2
A rude, sudden way of speaking or behaving
1
7.7
A short, slightly rude way of speaking to someone
1
8.2
A harsh, unkind way of speaking or acting
1
9.8
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
1
6.6
A bold, rude way of behaving that upsets people
1
7.0
A short, rude way of speaking that sounds unfriendly
1
3.9
A harsh quality in a voice or behavior that feels severe
1
8.0
Speech or writing that is sharp and often hurts people
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6.5
A quick, unfriendly way of speaking to someone
1
9.7
Speech or writing that is sharply critical and makes people feel bad
1
8.1
Being rude and not polite to other people
1
7.4
A rude, sharp way of speaking that shows anger or impatience
1
6.0
A loud, bold way of behaving that often seems rude
A sharp, biting way of speaking or writing that strongly affects people
A harsh tone in speech or writing that hurts people
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
Antonyms
How Abrupt
1
7.9
1
7.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Brusqueness comes from the French and Italian words brusque and brusco, which meant 'sharp' or 'harsh'. So brusqueness is like a 'sharp' way of speaking — quick and sometimes rude.