Brusque and Gruff

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

Gruff is a synonym for brusque in curt topic. In some cases you can use "Gruff" instead an adjective "Brusque", when it comes to topics like attitude. popular alternative

Nearby Word: brusquely

Gruff adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.

Brusque is a synonym for gruff in attitude topic. You can use "Brusque" instead an adjective "Gruff", if it concerns topics such as abrupt, curt, surly, bad-tempered. popular alternative

Nearby Word: gruffly