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curtness
This term describes a specific type of brevity that is perceived as dismissive or lacking in politeness. While being concise is generally a positive trait in professional communication, curtness carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of patience or a desire to end an interaction abruptly.
In social interactions, it is often contrasted with warmth or tact. A person exhibiting curtness is not merely being efficient with words but is using brevity as a tool of social distance or a signal of irritation.
Meanings
Examples
The manager apologized for the curtness of his email.
I wondered if her curtness was a sign of anger or just stress.
His unexpected curtness chilled the atmosphere of the room.
His unexpected curtness chilled the atmosphere of the room.
Please excuse my curtness but I am in a huge rush.
The detective noted the suspects curtness during the interrogation.
She was taken aback by the sheer curtness of his reply.
The professor was known for a certain academic curtness that intimidated students.
Is it just me or is there a strange curtness in his voice today?