brusque
中文解釋
wordnet sense
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Collins Definition
Adjective
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner,
/brəsk/,
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Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner,
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Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
- - she could be brusque and impatient
Web Definitions:
- marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl was very short with him"
- (brusquely) bluffly: in a blunt direct manner; "he spoke bluntly"; "he stated his opinion flat-out"; "he was criticized roundly"
- (brusqueness) abruptness: an abrupt discourteous manner
- (Brusqueness) This is a list of musical terms that are likely to be encountered in printed scores, music reviews, and program notes. Most of the terms are Italian (see also Italian musical terms used in English), in accordance with the Italian origins of many European musical conventions. ...
- Rudely abrupt, unfriendly
- (brusquely) In a brusque manner; abruptly; rudely
- (brusqueness) The state or quality of being brusque
- (adj.) short, abrupt, dismissive (Simon’s brusque manner sometimes offends his colleagues.)