Exam: TOEFL

Definition: The most abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often to the point of being rude or unfriendly.

Example: His bruskest response left everyone in the room feeling uncomfortable.

Definition: Rude or abrupt in the way someone speaks or behaves, often without considering others' feelings.

Example: His brusque reply surprised everyone at the meeting.

Definition: In a way that is sudden and often rude, without taking time to be polite or gentle.

Example: She answered the question brusquely, showing her impatience.

Definition: The quality of being abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often to the point of being rude.

Example: Her brusqueness made it difficult for her to make friends at the new school.

Definition: More abrupt or curt in manner or speech than usual.

Example: His brusquer tone made it clear he was not in the mood for conversation.

Definition: A way of speaking or behaving that is very direct and can seem rude or unfriendly.

Example: His brusquerie made it difficult for others to approach him.

Definition: Very harsh or cruel; lacking kindness or compassion.

Example: The brutal treatment of the prisoners shocked everyone.

Definition: To make something or someone brutal; to treat someone in a cruel or violent way.

Example: The dictator's regime was known to brutalise its opponents without mercy.

Definition: The quality or state of being cruel, harsh, or violent, often involving severe physical force or aggression.

Example: The brutality of the conflict shocked the entire nation.

Definition: The process or act of making someone or something cruel or violent.

Example: The brutalization of the prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.