short-spoken (Meaning)
short-spoken (a.)
Speaking in a quick or short manner; hence, gruff; curt.
Synonyms & Antonyms of short-spoken
Synonyms:
- forthright
- tight-lipped
- plainspoken
- free-spoken
- closemouthed
- laconic
- insensitive
- inconsiderate
- foursquare
- impolite
- artless
- coarse
- straight-out
- undiplomatic
- disrespectful
- discourteous
- reticent
- open
- crude
- low
- uncouth
- terse
- earnest
- tactless
- impertinent
- snappish
- point-blank
- brief
- sincere
Antonyms:
short-spoken Sentence Examples
- The short-spoken CEO delivered a concise and impactful speech.
- Known for his short-spoken nature, the teacher preferred brevity in his lectures.
- The tight-lipped suspect remained short-spoken during the interrogation.
- The curt and short-spoken salesperson struggled to build rapport with customers.
- The short-spoken politician's statements were often too vague to provide meaningful clarity.
- Despite his short-spoken demeanor, the writer's words had a profound impact on his audience.
- The short-spoken student's responses lacked eloquence, but they conveyed the necessary information.
- The short-spoken reporter delivered a brief and factual account of the incident.
- In contrast to his short-spoken colleagues, the loquacious professor elaborated extensively on his theories.
- The short-spoken nature of the instructions made it easy for the team to follow.
FAQs About the word short-spoken
Speaking in a quick or short manner; hence, gruff; curt.
short, abrupt, outspoken,blunt, gruff, crusty, rough,curt, brusk, direct
circuitous,civil, considerate, suave, tactful, diplomatic, tactful, courteous, polite, civil
The short-spoken CEO delivered a concise and impactful speech.
Known for his short-spoken nature, the teacher preferred brevity in his lectures.
The tight-lipped suspect remained short-spoken during the interrogation.
The curt and short-spoken salesperson struggled to build rapport with customers.
