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Definition of brusqueness

brusqueness

/ˈbrʌsk.nəs/
brusque · ness
Adverb:brusquely
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Adjective:brusque
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brusqueness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being abrupt, blunt, or offhand in speech or manner.

Example

"The doctor's brusqueness during the consultation left the patient feeling anxious and unheard."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'brusque' and the Old English suffix '-ness'. 'Brusque' entered English in the mid-17th century via French from Italian 'brusco', meaning 'sour' or 'tart', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'bruscum', a word for butcher's broom, a plant with stiff, prickly twigs.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brusqueness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brusqueness
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