curt (Meaning)
curt (s)
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
Synonyms & Antonyms of curt
Synonyms:
- coarse
- closemouthed
- laconic
- discourteous
- uncouth
- impolite
- short-spoken
- open
- brief
- forthright
- terse
- tactless
- crude
- disrespectful
- earnest
- rough
- inconsiderate
- artless
- foursquare
- reticent
- impertinent
- straight-out
- free-spoken
- point-blank
- reserved
- undiplomatic
- sincere
- plainspoken
- tight-lipped
- insensitive
Antonyms:
curt Sentence Examples
- His curt response left no room for further discussion.
- The manager's curt tone conveyed her impatience with the team's progress.
- Despite his curt demeanor, he was actually quite approachable once you got to know him.
- She received a curt nod from her colleague as she entered the meeting room.
- His curt dismissal of her idea hurt her feelings.
- The customer was taken aback by the cashier's curt manner.
- The teacher's curt instructions signaled that it was time to begin the exam.
- His curt email response suggested he was in a hurry.
- She regretted being curt with her friend and resolved to apologize.
- The politician's curt remarks during the debate alienated many potential supporters.
FAQs About the word curt
marked by rude or peremptory shortness, brief and to the point; effectively cut short
blunt, brusque, gruff, short, abrupt, plain,outspoken, bluff, rude, candid
polite, tactful, diplomatic, civil, tactful, courteous, courteous, civil, gracious, suave
His curt response left no room for further discussion.
The manager's curt tone conveyed her impatience with the team's progress.
Despite his curt demeanor, he was actually quite approachable once you got to know him.
She received a curt nod from her colleague as she entered the meeting room.
