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. )

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Example Sentences

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brusquerie

Edgar, though nettled at the brusquerie of this gentleman's address, told him, temperately enough, what had brought him to Spain.

From The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II by Ernst Theordor Wilhelm Hoffmann

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

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

From The Adventures of a Widow A Novel by Edgar Fawcett

"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 Lewis Wingfield

I wanted to make sure you wouldn’t be repelled by what might look like Colonial brusquerie.

From Masters of the Wheat-Lands by Harold Bindloss

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