Both Uses of
brusque
in
War and Peace
- "I am awaiting orders to join my new regiment, your excellency," replied Boris, betraying neither annoyance at the prince's brusque manner nor a desire to enter into conversation, but speaking so quietly and respectfully that the prince gave him a searching glance.†
Chpt 1 *
- He received Nicholas brusquely (imagining this to be characteristically military) and questioned him with an important air, as if considering the general progress of affairs and approving and disapproving with full right to do so.†
Chpt 12
Definition:
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(brusque) abrupt (sudden and quick -- without taking the time to be friendly)