brusque BRUSK adjective WS #7

abrupt or curt in manner or speech; blunt to the point of rudeness

1. His secretary was a little brusque with me.
2. He was known for his brusque but efficient management style.
3. Her brusque dismissal of their concerns offended the committee members.
4. She gave a brusque reply to his question.
5. The doctor's brusque manner made the patient uncomfortable.