Then, after some brusqueness, they managed to join hands and share smiles.
From the charlotteobserver.com
His voice is raspy and his talk so crisp that it borders on brusqueness.
From the time.com
She smiled but answered questions with a slight edge of brusqueness.
From the ocregister.com
Dennis Delamar caught the brusqueness and selfishness of Higgins, but without irony or good humor.
From the charlotteobserver.com
He reacted with sarcasm and brusqueness and even by blowing up.
From the techcrunch.com
But the prince's brusqueness causes offence and he does not charm.
From the guardian.co.uk
New Yorkers take a perverse pride in their legendary brusqueness.
From the time.com
For Young, his penchant for brusqueness has made him enemies.
From the time.com
He does not abide foolishness, however, and his strong personality can quickly turn to brusqueness.
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Abruptness: an abrupt discourteous manner
This is a list of musical terms that are likely to be encountered in printed scores, music reviews, and program notes. Most of the terms are Italian (see also Italian musical terms used in English), in accordance with the Italian origins of many European musical conventions. ...