brusque

Example Sentences

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Dan leads the Seder in such a brusque way that his wife reflects, “on this night my husband is a control freak. That’s how he celebrates freedom from slavery.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

Whenever “Martha” captures these moments of introspection we see its eponymous figure exposed for what she is – ambitious and demanding, forward-thinking and innovative, brusque and task-obsessed.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2024

Furious customers have even turned to Yelp, typically where you go to gripe about a soggy taco or brusque waiter, to lash out at the airline, which currently sits at 1.4 stars out of 5.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2024

He took a cup from Jon's tray, tried a swallow of wine, and gave a brusque nod of approval.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin