1. abrupt or curt in manner or speech; lacking politeness or gentleness
Usage: superlative form of brusk (also spelled brusque)

Examples

• His bruskest reply left everyone feeling uncomfortable.
• She gave the bruskest dismissal of his proposal without explanation.
• The manager's bruskest tone made the employees nervous.
• That was the bruskest response I've ever heard from him.
• Despite his bruskest manner, he was actually quite fair.
• The bruskest greeting came from the receptionist at the front desk.