BRUSQUELY Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

brusquely

adverb

Definition of brusquely next

as in abruptly

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Recent Examples of brusquely In some instances, judges brusquely threw cases out of court after prosecutors walked in with little evidence. —

Brian Rokos, Daily News, 7 May 2026 The veil having been brusquely lifted from his eyes, Blair eventually left the service. —

David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025 Gina remains loyal to Amy, who has at times treated her friend brusquely. —

Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 Norma Torres, whose son — Kenneth Mena Torres — was among those arrested, described a jarring moment when ICE agents brusquely entered their home to scan the face of each person living there. —

Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brusquely

Adverb

Last week, Pacifica residents were shocked when the city abruptly closed its iconic pier after cracks developed in its base.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The order from Phelan, who abruptly departed his post in April, said the board should consider an officer’s performance, competence and character, among other traits, as part of those qualifications.

— Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026