brusque

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

He relates to Winnifred as both pal and prospective bedmate, and as their bond intensifies, his slightly weird familiarity with one of the male servants grows more brusque.

From Los Angeles Times

Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin, who ran against her for mayor as an old-school progressive, said she could be uncompromising and brusque in policy deliberations.

From Los Angeles Times

Sumini says the low-key tactics the women use, rather than brusque confrontation, have been effective in getting people to change their habits.

From Seattle Times

“Zarqa” has a madcap urgency to it, partly because the episodes are barely 10 minutes long and partly because of Zarqa, who is brusque and driven and tends to stir up drama.

From New York Times