brusque
adjectiveHow many syllables in brusque?
There is 1 syllable in the word brusque.Divide brusque into syllables:
brusque
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Definition of brusque:
- brusque (adjective):
- markedly short and abrupt
- marked by rude or peremptory shortness.
Synonyms for brusque:
abrupt
bluff
blunt
brusk
candid
crass
crusty
curt
discourteous
downright
forthright
frank
gruff
hasty
impolite
laconic
monosyllabic
outspoken
rude
sharp
short
short-spoken
snappish
snippy
straightforward
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Antonyms for brusque:
accessible
accommodating
accomplished
advanced
affable
affectionate
agreeable
amenable
amiable
amicable
angelic
approachable
at ease
authentic
becoming
befitting
benevolent
benign
benignant
big-hearted
bland
bonhomous
bright
calm
candid
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