brusque
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “brusque” mean?
adjective.abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
SAT Usage
The term is often found in contexts involving interpersonal communication or conflict, highlighting characters who may come across as rude or dismissive. It emphasizes a lack of warmth or consideration in social interactions, distinguishing it from similar words like "terse," which suggests brevity without necessarily implying rudeness.
Common Confusions
Brusque implies a rude or abrupt manner of communication, while terse usually suggests a concise expression that may not necessarily be unfriendly or dismissive.
Do not choose brusque if the context emphasizes warmth or friendliness rather than abruptness or offhand manner in speech.
Example Sentences
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His brusque manner made him seem rude even when he was not.