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What is another word for Curtness? – 108 Curtness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    abruptness brusqueness briefness terseness bluntness gruffness rudeness harshness severity sternness crispness conciseness curtness shortness succinctness directness frankness forthrightness honesty openness candor bluntness crudeness coarseness roughness discourtesy impoliteness incivility brashness tartness acidity acerbity austerity

    Meaning of Curtness

    The primary meaning of the word "curtness" refers to the quality of being brief or abrupt in manner or speech, often to the point of being rude or unfriendly.

    Definitions

    • The state or quality of being curt, which is being brief or abrupt in manner or speech, often to the point of being rude or unfriendly.
    • * A quality of being short and to the point, sometimes to the point of being impolite or unkind.

    Etymology of Curtness

    The word "curtness" originates from the Old English word "curt", which is derived from the Old French word "court", meaning short or brief.
    Historically, the word has been used to describe speech or manner that is brief, abrupt, or rude, with the first recorded use in the 15th century.

    Example Uses

    • Her curtness with the customer was seen as rude and unprofessional.
    • * The manager's curtness in the meeting made it clear that he was not interested in discussion.
    • * The author's curtness in his writing style made the book a quick and easy read.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    politeness courtesy civility kindness friendliness gentleness softness subtlety delicacy tact diplomacy verbosity loquaciousness prolixity garrulousness affability amiability cordiality warmth approachability

    Related Nouns

    rudeness brusqueness abruptness brevity terseness bluntness harshness severity sternness crispness conciseness directness frankness forthrightness honesty openness candor discourtesy impoliteness incivility

    Related Verbs

    shorten abbreviate curtail truncate cut chop slice dice minimize reduce lessen decrease abridge condense compress contract

    Related Adjectives

    brief abrupt blunt gruff rude harsh severe stern crisp concise direct frank forthright honest open candid discourteous impolite uncivil