Synonyms of the word

brusqueness

• n. The state or quality of being brusque.

abruptness

• n. The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness.
• n. Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence.

curtness

• n. The state of being curt.

discourtesy

• n. Lack of courtesy; rudeness.
• n. A rude act.

gruffness

• n. The characteristic or quality of being gruff.

rudeness

• n. The property of being rude.
• n. A rude remark or behaviour.

shortness

• n. (uncountable) The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief.
• n. (countable) The result or product of being short.