brusque

/bɹuːsk/adjective

Short and blunt in manner, to the point of seeming rude.

Example sentence

“The waiter's brusque reply made us feel unwelcome.”

Describes manner, not character: a brusque reply may come from someone kind but rushed. Pairs with "manner" and "tone".

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