shortness (Meaning)
shortness (n)
the property of being of short spatial extent
the condition of being short of something
the property of being truncated or short
the property of being of short temporal extent
the property of being shorter than average stature
an abrupt discourteous manner
shortness (n.)
The quality or state of being short; want of reach or extension; brevity; deficiency; as, the shortness of a journey; the shortness of the days in winter; the shortness of an essay; the shortness of the memory; a shortness of provisions; shortness of breath.
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shortness Sentence Examples
- The shortness of her breath indicated she was severely winded.
- The athlete's shortness contributed to his quick acceleration.
- The shortness of the day made it difficult to complete all the errands.
- The shortness of his fuse led him to lose his temper frequently.
- The shortness of her patience made her intolerant of delays.
- The shortness of the meeting left participants feeling unsatisfied.
- The shortness of the skirt revealed too much leg.
- The shortness of the story made it an easy read.
- The shortness of the wire prevented it from reaching the outlet.
- The shortness of the supply alerted them to the need to restock.
FAQs About the word shortness
the property of being of short spatial extent, the condition of being short of something, the property of being truncated or short, the property of being of sho
conciseness, compression, contraction, briefness,brevity, abridgement, smallness, reducing, minuteness, diminishing
extensiveness, prolonging, prolongation, protraction, growth, prolongation, growth, extensiveness, extending, stretching
The shortness of her breath indicated she was severely winded.
The athlete's shortness contributed to his quick acceleration.
The shortness of the day made it difficult to complete all the errands.
The shortness of his fuse led him to lose his temper frequently.
