brusque

• Описывает человека или манеру поведения, которые являются резкими, краткими и почти грубыми в речи или поступках.

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.

   Резкий

   • 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.

   Synonymsabruptbluntcurtgruffoffhandsharpshortsnappishterseunceremonious

   Antonymscourteousdiplomaticgentlegraciouskindpolitesmoothsuavetactfulwarm