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brusquelyin an abrupt, blunt, or curt manner; without politeness or consideration

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in an abrupt, blunt, or curt manner; without politeness or consideration

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbrʌskli/

Korean meaning: 무뚝뚝하게, 퉁명스럽게, 거칠게

Korean pronunciation: **브러**스클리

Example Sentences

  • The boss brusquely told everyone to work overtime without any explanation.
  • When asked about his secret recipe, the chef brusquely replied, 'That's classified information!'
  • She brusquely hung up the phone after hearing it was a sales call.

brusquely

ADVERB

//ˈbrʌskli//

in an abrupt, blunt, or curt manner; without politeness or consideration

brusquely concept
💡 Concept

a stern-faced receptionist cuts off a customer mid-sentence with a sharp hand gesture while looking away dismissively. The receptionist's body language shows crossed arms and a turned shoulder, completely ignoring the customer's confused expression. The customer steps back slightly, clearly taken aback by the sudden rudeness. Their face shows hurt and surprise at being treated so harshly. Other people in the waiting area look uncomfortable and exchange worried glances. communication delivered in an abrupt, blunt manner without politeness or consideration

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbrʌskli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbrʌskli/

🌳Etymology

Rootbrusque
Suffix--ly

Origin

From French 'brusque' meaning sudden or rough, which came from Italian 'brusco' meaning sour or harsh. The word originally described the sharp, sour taste of wine before it evolved to describe abrupt, rude behavior in people.

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🎵Rhyme

abruptlycurtly
abruptly
curtly

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📝Examples

The boss brusquely told everyone to work overtime without any explanation.

😄 Fun example

When asked about his secret recipe, the chef brusquely replied, 'That's classified information!'

She brusquely hung up the phone after hearing it was a sales call.

😄 Fun example

The librarian brusquely shushed the students who were giggling over cat videos.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

curtlyabruptlyrudelybluntlyharshly

Antonyms

politelygentlycourteously

Related

brusquecurtabruptbluntgruff