Brusquely: meaning, definitions and examples

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brusquely

[ ˈbrʌskli ]

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spoken communication

in a blunt, direct manner; rudely abrupt

Synonyms

abruptly, bluntly, curtly

Examples of usage

She answered brusquely, 'I don't have time for this.'
He spoke brusquely, cutting off the conversation abruptly.

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behavior

blunt in manner or speech often to the point of ungracious harshness

Synonyms

abrupt, blunt, curt

Examples of usage

His brusque manner offended some people at the party.
She gave a brusque reply and turned away.

Translations

Translations of the word "brusquely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bruscamente

🇮🇳 रूखे तरीके से

🇩🇪 brüsk

🇮🇩 dengan kasar

🇺🇦 різко

🇵🇱 szorstko

🇯🇵 ぶっきらぼうに

🇫🇷 brusquement

🇪🇸 bruscamente

🇹🇷 kabaca

🇰🇷 무뚝뚝하게

🇸🇦 بخشونة

🇨🇿 prudce

🇸🇰 prudko

🇨🇳 粗暴地

🇸🇮 ostro

🇮🇸 skyndilega

🇰🇿 дөрекі түрде

🇬🇪 უხეშად

🇦🇿 kobud şəkildə

🇲🇽 bruscamente

Word origin

The word 'brusquely' originated from the French word 'brusque', meaning abrupt or blunt. It entered the English language in the 17th century. The adverb form 'brusquely' developed from the adjective 'brusque' to describe actions or speech that are blunt and rudely abrupt.