adjective
- comparative form of brusk; more abrupt, blunt, or curt in manner or speech
Usage: comparative degree of 'brusk' (also spelled 'brusque')
Examples
- His tone grew brusker as the conversation continued.
- She was brusker with him than with the other guests.
- The manager's brusker approach made employees uncomfortable.
- He seemed brusker today than usual.
- Her brusker manner didn't reflect her actual feelings.