Brusque and Open

Brusque

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

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

Nearby Word: brusquely

Open

Open adjective - Free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions.
Usage example: a talkative and open child who tells people more than they want to know

Brusque and open are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brusque" instead an adjective "Open".

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener
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