short-spoken (Meaning)
short-spoken (a.)
Speaking in a quick or short manner; hence, gruff; curt.
Synonyms & Antonyms of short-spoken
Synonyms:
- straight-out
- brief
- low
- free-spoken
- tight-lipped
- forthright
- disrespectful
- impertinent
- laconic
- insensitive
- snappish
- uncouth
- open
- discourteous
- point-blank
- sincere
- terse
- plainspoken
- impolite
- undiplomatic
- crude
- coarse
- tactless
- artless
- foursquare
- inconsiderate
- reticent
- earnest
- closemouthed
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.
abrupt, outspoken, short,blunt, gruff, vulgar, reserved, bluff, downright, candid
circuitous, diplomatic, courteous, considerate, civil, smooth, suave, circuitous, considerate, suave
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.
