Brusque
Brusque adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
Unsociable and brusque are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unsociable" instead an adjective "Brusque".
Nearby Word: brusquely
Unsociable
Unsociable adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.
Brusque and unsociable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brusque" instead an adjective "Unsociable".
Nearby Word: unsocial
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- rude and brusque
- rude and unsociable
- irritable and brusque
- irritable and unsociable
- churlish and brusque
- churlish and unsociable
- uncivil and brusque
- uncivil and unsociable
- surly and brusque
- surly and unsociable
- discourteous and brusque
- discourteous and unsociable
- unfriendly and brusque
- unfriendly and unsociable
Both words in one sentence
- Squall Leonhart of Final Fantasy VIII puts an extraordinary amount of effort into being brusque, unsociable, and unsympathetic to others in order to keep anyone from getting too close to him.
Source: Sour Outside, Sad Inside
Cite this Source
Unsociable and Brusque. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/brusque/unsociable
Brusque & Unsociable. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/brusque/unsociable>.
Unsociable or Brusque. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/brusque/unsociable.
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