Brusque (adjective)

1. Rough in manner; curt and abrupt.
2. Having a short, curt manner; terse.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from french, from italian brusco "sharp, rough", from medieval latin bruscus "heath", from latin bruscum "a kind of oak", from bruscus "rough". .

Examples:

1. He was known for his brusque manner and often came across as rude.
2. The receptionist was very brusque and didn't seem to want to help me.
3. He had a brusque way of speaking that could be off-putting to some people.
4. She was taken aback by his brusque response to her question.
5. The manager's brusque attitude made the employees feel unwelcome.