brusque

she could be brusque and impatient.

Try to cultivate a less brusque manner.

Her brusque manner concealed a caring nature.

He spoke in a brusque manner.

Her brusque response caught me off guard.

The manager's brusque attitude towards customers was unacceptable.

She gave a brusque nod before walking away.

His brusque behavior alienated his colleagues.

The teacher's brusque criticism upset the students.

Despite his brusque exterior, he had a kind heart.

She was known for her brusque honesty.

He gave a brusque dismissal to the idea.

The brusque waiter made the dining experience unpleasant.