Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brusqueness
Noun
/ˈbrʌsk.nəs/
Definition
The quality of being abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
Examples
- Her brusqueness in the meeting caught everyone off guard.
- He spoke with a brusqueness that made it hard to feel comfortable around him.
- The brusqueness of the restaurant staff created an unwelcoming atmosphere.
Meaning
Brusqueness refers to a way of interacting that is blunt, curt, or unfriendly, often lacking in warmth or politeness.
Synonyms
- Bluntness
- Curtness
- Abruptness
- Rudeness
- Shortness
