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Meaning of brusqueness
The quality of being blunt and uncompromising in one's manner or words
Etymology of brusqueness
The word "brusqueness" originates from the French word "brusque", which is derived from the Italian "brusco", meaning rough or harsh
Historically, the word has been used to describe a person's manner or behavior that is perceived as rough, unfriendly, or uncompromising
Synonyms
abrasiveness
acrimony
acerbity
asperity
bitterness
bluntness
brashness
coarseness
curtness
gruffness
harshness
irritability
irascibility
peevishness
petulance
prickliness
querulousness
roughness
rudeness
sharpness
shortness
snappishness
sourness
sullenness
testiness
trenchancy
truculence
truculency
vehemence
waspishness
Definitions
- The quality of being rough, harsh, or unfriendly in manner
- * A disposition to be blunt and uncompromising in one's words or actions
Usage Examples
- Her brusqueness made it difficult for her colleagues to approach her with questions or concerns
- * The manager's brusqueness in the meeting was misinterpreted as a sign of weakness rather than strength
Antonyms
affability
amiability
amiableness
approachability
civility
cordiality
courtesy
gentleness
graciousness
kindness
mildness
politeness
suavity
suaveness
tactfulness
thoughtfulness
urbanity
warmth
agreeableness
congeniality
cordialness
friendliness
geniality