Brusque Meaning in English
word
ˈbɹəsk
BRUHSK
bɹˈʌsk
BRUSK
Definition
If someone is brusque, they speak or act in a very direct, brief, and sometimes rude way, often without being polite.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal or descriptive contexts to comment on someone's manner. 'Brusque' is often negative, implying a lack of warmth. Commonly used with 'reply', 'tone', or 'manner'. Avoid confusing 'brusque' (direct/cold) with 'blunt' (very direct, sometimes honest).
Spanish: brusco - cortantePortuguese (BR): brusco - ríspidoPortuguese (PT): brusco - ríspidoChinese (Simplified): 唐突的 - 粗鲁的Chinese (Traditional): 唐突的 - 粗魯的Hindi: रुखा - असभ्यArabic: فظ (في الحديث) - جافBengali: কঠোর - রুক্ষ - সংক্ষিপ্ত (ব্যবহার) Russian: резкий - грубый (в обращении)Japanese: ぶっきらぼう - 無愛想Vietnamese: cộc lốc - thô lỗ (cách nói chuyện)Korean: 무뚝뚝한 - 퉁명스러운Turkish: aksi - kaba (davranış)Urdu: صاف گو - سخت (رویے میں)Indonesian: kasar - singkat (dalam berbicara)
Example Sentences
His brusque answer surprised everyone.
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She gave a brusque nod and left the room.
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The manager’s brusque manner upset the staff.
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I didn’t mean to sound brusque—I was just in a hurry.
natural
Customers complained about the server’s brusque attitude.
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He can be a bit brusque, but he means well.
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