Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrtnəs/
noun a quality of being brief and abrupt in speech or manner
A1 She replied with curtness when asked about her plans for the weekend.
A2 The teacher's curtness made the students feel uncomfortable in class.
B1 His curtness in emails often leads to misunderstandings with colleagues.
B2 The manager's curtness in meetings is sometimes mistaken for efficiency.
C1 Her curtness in negotiations helped her close the deal quickly.
C2 The author's writing style is known for its sharp wit and curtness.
formal Her response was delivered with such curtness that it left everyone in the room feeling uneasy.
informal I don't appreciate the curtness in his tone when he talks to me.
slang She hit him with some serious curtness when he tried to flirt with her.
figurative The curtness of his actions spoke volumes about his true feelings towards the project.
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