brusque

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.

Capello's fierce, brusque style and the rigid repetition of Hodgson’s methods were out.

Sumini says the low-key tactics the women use, rather than brusque confrontation, have been effective in getting people to change their habits.

“Zarqa” has a madcap urgency to it, partly because the episodes are barely 10 minutes long and partly because of Zarqa, who is brusque and driven and tends to stir up drama.

As always, Reggie was on duty at the check-in desk, and when they reached the door, he greeted them with a brusque, “Shoes!”