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brusque

adjective

/bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

Meaning

abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude

His brusque reply ended the conversation.

abrupt, curt, blunt, rude, short

polite, courteous, gentle

brusque manner, brusque tone, brusque reply

Smooth and continuous, with no apparent gaps or spaces between one part and the next.

Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect

feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions

legally responsible or likely to be affected by something

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.

Absolutely necessary; essential.