brusqueness

Meanings

• noun

  Rudeness or harshness in speech or manner.

  - "His brusqueness made it difficult for her to continue the conversation."
  - "The interviewer's brusqueness took the candidate by surprise."
  - "Despite her brusqueness, she had a kind heart."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brusqueness
crudeness , rustiness , stupidity

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Variants

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brusk , brusker , bruskest , brusque , brusqueer , brusqueest , brusquely , brusqueness , brusquenesses , brusquer , brusquest

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Etymology

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From French brusquer, to brutalize, rough up.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'brusqueness' is derived from the French word 'brusquer', which means 'to brutalize' or 'rough up'.

2. Brusqueness is often confused with assertiveness, but the two are not the same. Assertiveness is expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and beliefs in a confident and respectful way, while brusqueness is being rude or harsh.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rudeness: A behavior that is disrespectful, impolite, or offensive to others.

2. Assertiveness: Expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and beliefs in a confident and respectful way.

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Culture

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Brusqueness is often associated with assertiveness and dominance. In literature, it is sometimes used to portray strong characters. In art, it can be represented through the use of harsh lines or colors.

How to Memorize "brusqueness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person speaking in a harsh, rude tone. Visualize their facial expressions and body language to help remember the meaning of brusqueness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a rude or harsh person you have encountered. Remember their behavior and how it made you feel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'B-R-U-S-Q-U-E-N-N-E-S' stands for 'Be Rude, Unpleasant, Sarcastic, Quick, Unfriendly, Nasty, Egotistical, and Sassy'.

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