brusque

Example Sentences

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Tudor's brusque, plain speaking style got no more out of the Spurs squad than Frank's more empathetic approach.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Her partner, Joo Won Ahn, made less impact with his somewhat brusque approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Whenever “Martha” captures these moments of introspection we see its eponymous figure exposed for what she is – ambitious and demanding, forward-thinking and innovative, brusque and task-obsessed.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2024

Furious customers have even turned to Yelp, typically where you go to gripe about a soggy taco or brusque waiter, to lash out at the airline, which currently sits at 1.4 stars out of 5.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2024

At last, the woman dismissed Ann with a brusque wave.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson