as in blunt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
a crusty old fisherman who doesn't care to have his picture taken with silly tourists
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of crusty
He’s given the Heisman by a crusty old coot guarding the entrance.
—
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Once the chops are done, put them directly into the crusty rolls, followed by a couple of slices of tomato and some lettuce.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Despite the ever-changing menu, guests can expect traditional loaves of crusty sourdough and gooey almond croissants, as well as Virtuoso’s signature Valrhona chocolate chip cookie, made with 46% milk chocolate and 64% dark chocolate.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Serve this chicken dinner idea with roasted vegetables and crusty bread for a truly delicious meal.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crusty
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Once the chops are done, put them directly into the crusty rolls, followed by a couple of slices of tomato and some lettuce.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Despite the ever-changing menu, guests can expect traditional loaves of crusty sourdough and gooey almond croissants, as well as Virtuoso’s signature Valrhona chocolate chip cookie, made with 46% milk chocolate and 64% dark chocolate.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Serve this chicken dinner idea with roasted vegetables and crusty bread for a truly delicious meal.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crusty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusty
Adjective
-
Isaac Leal, 17, died on Monday, June 2, from a blunt force injury to the head, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
-
His autopsy revealed his head had blunt force trauma.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Adjective
-
While Hornets fans were not as gruff as New York Knicks or Boston Celtics supporters, Charlotte pro basketball fans were among the leaders who posted a specific swear word.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
-
Paul is lovable but gruff, while Jimmy is lost and a bit broken after having lost his wife in a drunk driving accident.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
-
Too many of them have abrupt, sloppy endings that suggest the rotund director wanted to wrap before his three-steak dinner got cold.—
Neal Justin,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
-
The news Thursday about the abrupt scrubbing of the meet, scheduled for the last weekend in June at Drake Stadium, combines with USA Track and Field’s recent decision to take an event set at the same stadium for earlier in June — the L.A. Grand Prix — off the calendar.—
Eddie Pells,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
-
That memory is a very short but powerful memory to me.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
-
Pool offers a short menu of beef burgers, turkey burgers, hot dogs and fries.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Adjective
-
Known for his outspoken floor speeches and frequent criticism of bipartisan bills, May had also built a reputation as a disruptive political consultant, backing challengers against sitting GOP incumbents.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
-
Thompson, who turned 31 in April, was a longtime leader of the Panthers’ locker room, known for his energy, quickness and outspoken nature.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2025
Adjective
-
Near the end of our interview, his brusque exterior cracked.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
-
But a few weeks before its initial six-month contract was set to run out, in mid-September 1994, things came to a brusque end.—
Christopher Clark,
The Dial,
13 May 2025
Adjective
-
There was drama between Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, leading to curt radio messages by Hamilton accusing Ferrari of poor teamwork when he got stuck behind his teammate while on faster tires.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
4 May 2025
-
In an attempt to punish new castmate Angela Oakley for bringing an uninvited guest, Porsha stonewalls Angela throughout her celebratory dinner, resorting to curt, one-word answers whenever prodded by the group to participate.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusty. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share