Brusque and Circuitous

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Brusque adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.

Usage example: a brusque and unhelpful reply from the clerk in the hardware store

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Circuitous is an antonym for brusque.

Nearby Word: brusquely

Circuitous adjective - Using or containing more words than necessary to express an idea.

Usage example: a circuitous explanation for what seems like a fairly basic concept

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Brusque is an antonym for circuitous.

Nearby Words: circuit, circuited, circuiting

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