brusque

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Verhaltensweise, die in Rede oder Auftreten schroff, kurz angebunden und fast unhöflich ist. Hauptsinn: barsch und abweisend im Umgang, oft ohne Höflichkeit oder Umschweife.

Describes a person or manner that is abrupt, short, and almost rude in speech or behavior.

1. Abrupt or curt in mannerC1formal

   Blunt and short in speech or behavior, often to the point of being rude.

   Schroff

   • His brusque reply surprised everyone in the room.
   • She was brusque with the waiter, which made her companion uncomfortable.
   • The manager's brusque tone discouraged questions from the staff.

   Synonymeabruptbluntcurtgruffoffhandsharpshortsnappishterseunceremonious

   Antonymecourteousdiplomaticgentlegraciouskindpolitesmoothsuavetactfulwarm