brusqueness

Definitions

Abrupt, blunt, or curt manner in speech or behavior.

The quality of being discourteously direct or brief.

Examples

His habitual brusqueness often left his colleagues feeling undervalued and ignored.

She apologized for her earlier brusqueness, explaining that she had been under a great deal of stress.

Synonyms

abruptness bluntness curtness shortness gruffness terseness sharpness

Antonyms

politeness courtesy gentleness affability civility warmth tactfulness