Brusk: meaning, definitions and examples

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brusk

 

[ brสŒsk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior, style

Brusk describes a manner of speaking or behaving that is abrupt, blunt, or curt. This term is often used to convey a sense of rudeness or impoliteness in someone's demeanor. A brusk approach may come off as dismissive or cold. It is typically characterized by a lack of patience or tolerance for social niceties.

Synonyms

abrupt, blunt, brusque, curt, sharp.

Examples of usage

  • His brusk reply left her feeling insulted.
  • The manager's brusk manner made employees hesitant to approach him.
  • She had a brusk way of addressing the issue, which surprised everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "brusk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brusco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช brusque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะทะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorstki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใถใฃใใ‚‰ใผใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brusque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brusco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sert

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋š๋šํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฌุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrubรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—ๆšด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brutalno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaba

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brusco

Etymology

The word 'brusk' originates from the late 17th century, derived from the French word 'brusque', which itself is believed to have Latin roots. The term entered the English language as a way to describe a rough or unrefined manner, reflecting the abruptness and sharpness associated with the behavior it denotes. Over the years, 'brusk' has been used in various contexts to illustrate a lack of warmth or politeness in communication. The evolution of the word has been shaped by its usage in literature and everyday speech, often emphasizing the negative connotations of directness without consideration for feelings. Its irresistible force in describing brusque interactions has made it a recognizable term in character assessments and social critiques.