brusqueness

her brusqueness towards new employees was widely criticized.

despite his brusqueness, he was a fair and honest manager.

the customer service representative's brusqueness was unacceptable.

he softened his brusqueness after receiving feedback on his behavior.

her brusqueness often masked a deep insecurity.

the interviewer's brusqueness made the candidate nervous.

avoid responding with brusqueness; try to remain calm.

his brusqueness stemmed from years of dealing with difficult clients.

she attributed his brusqueness to a stressful work environment.

the brusqueness of the security guard surprised everyone.

despite the brusqueness, she managed to get the information she needed.