brusquerie

American  

[broos-kuh-ree, brysk^uh-ree] / ˌbrʊs kəˈri, brüskəˈri /

noun

1. abruptness and bluntness in manner; brusqueness.

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Etymology

Origin of brusquerie

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

Example Sentences

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brusquerie

"I shan't see that," said Kindelon, with an amused brusquerie.

From The Adventures of a Widow A Novel by Edgar Fawcett

Often Mr. Briggs's brusquerie and pugnacity were exaggerated, or even altogether assumed by way of hiding a sentiment too tender to be exhibited.

From Recollections of a Varied Life by George Cary Eggleston

In manner he was very straight to the point and downright, but it was not the downrightness which in nineteen cases out of twenty degenerates into mere brusquerie.

From John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising by Bertram Mitford

The queen was not angry at this brusquerie, but stepped back a pace and asked, "You think yourself Adonis, that you dare to lay hands on the goddess?"

From Ancient Manners Also Known As Aphrodite by Pierre Lou?s

The old lady spoke with a brusquerie which seemed to indicate 49 her wish to be done with the subject.

From Marjorie Dean College Junior by Pauline Lester