Brusque and Contrary

Brusque

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

Contrary and brusque are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Brusque".

Nearby Word: brusquely

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

Brusque and contrary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brusque" instead an adjective "Contrary".

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