Meaning & use
brusquely
In an abrupt, blunt manner that seems rude or unfriendly.
See it in a sentence
She brusquely dismissed the intern's question and moved on to the next topic.
"We're closed," he said brusquely, before shutting the door.
A note on using this word
Describes a tone or manner that is blunt to the point of seeming impolite, even if unintentional.
Words with a similar meaning
curtlybluntly
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