brusk (Meaning)

Wordnet

brusk (s)

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

Webster

Same as Brusque.

His brusk manner often intimidated those who didn't know him well.
The customer service representative's response was brusk and unhelpful.
Despite his brusk demeanor, he was actually quite friendly once you got to know him.
The teacher's brusk tone caught the attention of the students, who quickly quieted down.
She was taken aback by his brusk dismissal of her ideas during the meeting.
His brusk reply conveyed his impatience with the situation.
The manager's brusk instructions left little room for questions or discussion.
His brusk handshake gave the impression of someone in a hurry.
She preferred a more diplomatic approach rather than his brusk style of communication.
Despite his colleague's brusk attitude, he remained calm and professional in their interactions.

marked by rude or peremptory shortnessSame as Brusque.

curt, downright, rude, snippy, unceremonious,abrupt, crusty, short, blunt, gruff

civil, politic, loquacious, suave, diplomatic, polite, circuitous, politic, courteous,polite

His brusk manner often intimidated those who didn't know him well.

The customer service representative's response was brusk and unhelpful.

Despite his brusk demeanor, he was actually quite friendly once you got to know him.

The teacher's brusk tone caught the attention of the students, who quickly quieted down.