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curtness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | abruptness, brusqueness, gruffness, shortness |
| Type of | discourtesy, rudeness |
| Derivation | curt |
Examples of curtness
curtness
In person, Phoenix alternates between curtness and charm.
From the abcnews.go.com
I don't think he'd like me talking about him in an interview, though, so I think that'll be enough,'she says with surprising curtness.
From the telegraph.co.uk
She overtipped the driver as an apology for her curtness and he hauled her morbid duffel to the door-newly painted, slate blue.
From the denverpost.com
Mirren, as Meggie's wealthy great-aunt Elinor, has a regal curtness that's amusing, but watching her gallop in on a unicorn during the movie's bombastic climax is just cringeworthy.
From the timesunion.com
- Abruptness: an abrupt discourteous manner
- (curtly) in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn't like it"
- Curtly Elconn Lynwall Ambrose (born September 21, 1963) is a former West Indian cricketer. His skill was as a right-arm fast bowler, especially in partnership with Courtney Walsh. His huge 6'7" (2. ...
- The state of being curt
- (curtly) In a curt manner; tersely, almost rudely
- (n.): To be curt is to be brief and short to the point of being rude.
