curtness (Meaning)

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curtness (n)

an abrupt discourteous manner

His reply was characterized by a surprising curtness, considering his typically affable demeanor.
The teacher's curtness in addressing the students' questions created an uncomfortable atmosphere in the classroom.
Despite her curtness, there was an underlying warmth in her actions that belied her brusque exterior.
The manager's curtness with employees often led to misunderstandings and lowered morale.
I was taken aback by the curtness of his farewell, expecting a more heartfelt goodbye.
The email's curtness suggested a sense of urgency and importance to the matter at hand.
Her curtness in rejecting his proposal left him feeling dejected and confused.
He found it difficult to navigate the social nuances of her curtness, often misinterpreting her intentions.
The curtness of the judge's ruling left little room for appeal or negotiation.
Despite the curtness of their interactions, there was an unspoken understanding between them that transcended mere words.

an abrupt discourteous manner

shortness, bluntness, abruptness,brusqueness,terseness, compactness, succinctness, concision, brevity, conciseness

verbosity, verbosity, prolixity, diffuseness, diffuseness, wordiness, wordiness,prolixity, tautology, tautology

His reply was characterized by a surprising curtness, considering his typically affable demeanor.

The teacher's curtness in addressing the students' questions created an uncomfortable atmosphere in the classroom.

Despite her curtness, there was an underlying warmth in her actions that belied her brusque exterior.

The manager's curtness with employees often led to misunderstandings and lowered morale.