Definition
brusqueness
noun
- the quality of being abrupt or blunt in manner or speech
Examples
- His brusqueness made the new employees uncomfortable.
- She apologized for her brusqueness during the meeting.
- The doctor’s brusqueness was off-putting to patients.
- Despite his brusqueness, he was actually quite caring.
- Her brusqueness often masked her nervousness.
- The manager’s brusqueness created tension in the office.