Synonym: abrupt, blunt, gruff, harsh, surly. Similar words: brusquely, status quo, brush, scrub brush, brutal, abrupt, brutally, cerebrum. Meaning: [brʊsk] 
adj. marked by rude or peremptory shortness.
adj. marked by rude or peremptory shortness. 
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31. Try to cultivate a less brusque manner.
32. She was businesslike and brusque, with no small talk.
33. Eleanor was brusque and firm and businesslike.
34. Indeed, some point out that Britain has a long history of brusque and occasional brutish behavior.
35. His reply was brusque.
36. I thought him more sensitive and gentle than his occasionally brusque manner suggested.
37. For all his brusque bullheadedness, he had taken great risks to win a more secure future for Israel.
38. His manner was brusque.
39. But Mr Fenty's brusque style has alienated many of his constituents.
40. Some customers are not ratIT brusque and don't seem to like conversation.
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41. Walter found his new charge brusque and unapproachable, the hours were incredibly long.
42. His manner seemed easier and, while still not friendly, was certainly less brusque and not aggressive.
43. He was criticised from the outset as being brusque and confrontational.