brusqueness
Rude, clipped manner
Brusqueness is abrupt, curt manner in speech or behavior—getting straight to the point without softening edges or observing social niceties.
It may signal impatience, efficiency, or simple disregard for pleasantries: His brusqueness put off new colleagues, but those who knew him understood he meant no offense.
Occurring without prior notice
- curtAbruptly rude in speech
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- jarringDisturbingly incongruous
- bluntDull or tactlessly direct
clipped · short · hasty · quick · swift · precipitate · immediate · startling
Abruptly rude in speech
- impoliteLacking good manners
- discourteousLacking good manners
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
- uncivilLacking basic politeness
surly · churlish · boorish · gruff · dismissive · offhand · snappish · ill-mannered
Undeviating or to guide
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- candidHonest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
- unvarnishedWithout embellishment or coating
straightforward · plain-spoken · matter-of-fact · point-blank · outspoken · undiplomatic · tactless · indelicate
sudden
Occurring without prior notice
blunt · clipped · short · hasty · quick · swift · precipitate · immediate · startling · unexpected
curt
Abruptly rude in speech
- impoliteLacking good manners
- discourteousLacking good manners
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
uncivil · surly · churlish · boorish · gruff · dismissive · offhand · snappish · ill-mannered · ungracious
direct
Undeviating or to guide
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- candidHonest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
unvarnished · straightforward · plain-spoken · matter-of-fact · point-blank · outspoken · undiplomatic · tactless · indelicate · insensitive
- rudenessrude, discourtesy, impolite, rudeness, disrespect
- social blundersgaffe, faux pas, misstep, blooper, flub
- unfriendlinessunfriendliness, coldness, hostility, rudeness, aloofness
- angeranger, rage, fury, wrath, ire
- bad attitudesnegativity, cynicism, pessimism, hostility, contempt
- bad traitsmeanness, rudeness, cruelty, dishonesty, hostility
brusquenessgraciousness
Courteous, kind demeanor
courtesy · politeness · gentleness · warmth · cordiality
brusquenesstactfulness
Skill in sensitive situations
diplomacy · consideration · delicacy · sensitivity · patience
brusquenesspatience
Calm during delays
attentiveness · unhurriedness · deliberateness · thoroughness · leisureliness