Brusque

Pronunciation: /brʌsk/

Definitions of brusque

adjective brusque is an adjective that describes someone or something as abrupt or blunt in manner or speech

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher's brusque tone scared the students.

A2 She gave a brusque response when asked about her plans for the weekend.

B1 The customer service representative was brusque and unhelpful.

B2 His brusque behavior towards his colleagues caused tension in the workplace.

C1 The CEO's brusque manner was often mistaken for confidence and decisiveness.

C2 Despite his brusque exterior, he was actually quite caring and thoughtful towards his friends.

Examples of brusque in a Sentence

formal The manager's brusque manner often intimidated his employees.

informal She was taken aback by his brusque response.

slang Don't be so brusque with me, I was just asking a question.

figurative His words were like a brusque slap in the face, leaving her stunned.

Grammatical Forms of brusque

• past tense: brusqued
• plural: brusques
• comparative: more brusque
• superlative: most brusque
• present tense: brusques
• future tense: will brusque
• perfect tense: have brusqued
• continuous tense: is brusquing
• singular: brusque
• positive degree: brusque
• infinitive: to brusque
• gerund: brusquing
• participle: brusquing

Origin and Evolution of brusque

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'brusque' originated from the Italian word 'brusco' meaning rough or tart.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a rough or abrupt manner, the word 'brusque' has evolved to also connote being curt or blunt in speech or behavior.