brusquerie

[ broos-kuh-ree; French bryskuh-ree ]

noun

1. abruptness and bluntness in manner; brusqueness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of brusquerie¹

First recorded in 1750–55; from French brusque + -erie; brusque ( def ), -ery ( def )

Example Sentences

Napol�on interpella un Massimo avec cette brusquerie qui intimidait tant de gens: 'Est il vrai,' lui dit-il, 'que vous descendiez de Fabius-Maximus?'

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A cold brusquerie was evident in his manner.

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I almost began to be alarmed, after all that I had heard of his brusquerie, lest he should not receive us very cordially, when he came forth from his Sanctum with a hurried step and apparently very nervous; but he addressed us in so gentle, so courteous, so sweet a manner, and with such a truth in his sweetness, that I only know Mr. —— with whom he can be compared, whom he much resembles in features, person, address, and also in opinions.

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"Madame la Marquise must forgive my brusquerie, for I do so dote on children."

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He was a pleasant youth of twenty, with the studiously courteous manners of the American gentleman,—they contrasted quaintly with Philip's shy native brusquerie,—sent by a big-headed father to acquire a little British ballast before assuming the position of second in command at home.

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