brusker
Less politely brief
Brusker is the comparative form of brusque, meaning more abrupt or curt in manner.
Someone who becomes brusker grows shorter or more dismissive in their interactions: Her tone got brusker as the meeting dragged on.
He was even brusker than usual after the bad news.
Brief to bluntness
- clippedCut or trimmed briefly
- shortOf limited extent
- laconicBrief in expression
- succinctExpressed with minimal words
pithy · monosyllabic · brief · snappy · gruff · snippy · sharp · dismissive
Low temperature state
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- inhospitableUnwelcoming, harsh to visitors
- distantFar away or aloof
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
unapproachable · unwelcoming · surly · rude · discourteous · uncivil · impolite · ungracious
Undeviating or to guide
- candidHonest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
- plainBasic and unremarkable
- unvarnishedWithout embellishment or coating
straightforward · matter-of-fact · outspoken · point-blank · bald · undiplomatic · tactless · indelicate
terse
Brief to bluntness
succinct · pithy · monosyllabic · brief · snappy · gruff · snippy · sharp · dismissive · impatient
cold
Low temperature state
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- inhospitableUnwelcoming, harsh to visitors
- distantFar away or aloof
standoffish · unapproachable · unwelcoming · surly · rude · discourteous · uncivil · impolite · ungracious · ill-mannered
direct
Undeviating or to guide
unvarnished · straightforward · matter-of-fact · outspoken · point-blank · bald · undiplomatic · tactless · indelicate · insensitive