brusque order
[brʌsk ˈɔːrdər]
nounpl: brusque orders
ordem abrupta
1. a command or instruction given in a rough, abrupt, or impolite manner without consideration for the recipient's feelings
The manager issued a brusque order to finish the project by Friday without explanation.
O gerente deu uma ordem abrupta para terminar o projeto até sexta sem explicação.
2. a curt directive delivered with minimal courtesy or warmth
The sergeant barked a brusque order at the new recruits to stand at attention.
O sargento gritou uma ordem abrupta para os recrutas ficarem em posição de sentido.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, brusque orders are often associated with military settings, strict workplace hierarchies, or confrontational interactions. In Brazil, directness in communication is sometimes accepted in formal hierarchies, though excessive brusqueness may be viewed negatively. In the USA, brusque orders are typically seen as disrespectful unless in military or emergency contexts. The term reflects broader cultural attitudes toward politeness and communication styles.
NYC Slang
snappy order; no-nonsense command
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