BRUSQUE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BRUSQUE?

Need another word that means the same as “brusque”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “brusque” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Brusque” are: brusk, curt, short, abrupt, blunt, sharp, terse, brisk, crisp, clipped, monosyllabic, peremptory, gruff, bluff

Brusque as an Adjective

Definitions of "Brusque" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “brusque” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
• Marked by rude or peremptory shortness.

Synonyms of "Brusque" as an adjective (14 Words)

abrupt	Extremely steep. Came to an abrupt stop.
bluff	Very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front. A bluff and rugged natural leader.
blunt	Devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment. Blunt talking and straight shooting.
brisk	(of wind or the weather) cold but pleasantly invigorating. She adopted a brisk businesslike tone.
brusk	Marked by rude or peremptory shortness.
clipped	Cut or trimmed by clipping. Clipped hedges.
crisp	(of something seen or heard) clearly defined. A crisp retort.
curt	Brief and to the point; effectively cut short. His reply was curt.
gruff	Deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion. The dog s gruff barking.
monosyllabic	Having or characterized by or consisting of one syllable. A monosyllabic footballer.
peremptory	Not allowing contradiction or refusal. Spoke in peremptory tones.
sharp	Having or made by a thin edge or sharp point suitable for cutting or piercing. A pencil with a sharp point.
short	Of a broker position in the market etc buying or based on short stocks or other securities or commodities. The salesgirl was very short with him.
terse	Sparing in the use of words; abrupt. Short and terse and easy to understand.

Usage Examples of "Brusque" as an adjective

• Try to cultivate a less brusque manner.
• She could be brusque and impatient.

Associations of "Brusque" (30 Words)

blunt	Make dull or blunt. A blunt statement of fact.
brevity	The attribute of being brief or fleeting. The brevity of human life.
brusqueness	An abrupt discourteous manner.
churlish	Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way. It seems churlish to complain.
clarity	The quality of clear water. The clarity of the picture.
coarse	Relating to the sport of angling for coarse fish. He had coarse manners but a first rate mind.
concise	Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive. A concise explanation.
contemptuous	Showing contempt; scornful. She was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race.
curt	Rudely brief. His reply was curt.
deceitful	Marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another- Israel Zangwill. Such an act would have been deceitful and irresponsible.
discourteous	Showing no courtesy; rude. A distant and at times discourteous young.
dismissive	Feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration. A dismissive shrug.
disrespectful	Showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite. A deeply disrespectful attitude towards women.
drawl	A slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels. A strong Texan drawl.
flippant	Showing inappropriate levity. A flippant remark.
frivolity	Lack of seriousness; light-heartedness. A night of fun and frivolity.
frivolous	Not serious in content or attitude or behavior. A frivolous young woman.
immodest	Offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance. Brash immodest boasting.
impolite	Not polite. It would have been impolite to refuse.
impropriety	Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behaviour or character. She was scandalized at the impropriety of the question.
indelicate	In violation of good taste even verging on the indecent. Forgive me asking an indelicate question but how are you off for money.
insincerity	The quality of not expressing genuine feelings. He had no patience for anything that smacked of insincerity or hypocrisy.
kindness	The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. It would be a kindness on your part to invite her.
laconic	Brief and to the point; effectively cut short. The laconic reply yes.
pithy	(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive. Welcomed her pithy comments.
rude	Belonging to an early stage of technical development characterized by simplicity and often crudeness. She had been rude to her boss.
rudely	In an offensive or bad-mannered way. He rudely snatched the water pitcher.
terse	Sparing in the use of words; abrupt. Short and terse and easy to understand.
uncivil	Lacking civility or good manners. He d been short and uncivil with her.
uncouth	(of art or language) lacking sophistication or delicacy. An uncouth soldier a real tough guy.