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

She has some good traits hidden under her brusquerie, and when you know her better you will excuse her rudeness.”

From Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part by Wilson, Augusta J. Evans

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

From The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France by Wingfield, Lewis

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?'

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

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 Mitford, Bertram

As he was leaving the room, however, some sense of remorse, perhaps, at the brusquerie I had shewn towards him, suggested the question, "Who might the lady be?"

From Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) by Lever, Charles James