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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

Too extreme or difficult to be endured.

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.

Relating to the brain or intellect rather than emotion or feeling.

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.

Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.

grossly unfair and morally wrong