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curtest

 

[ หˆkษœr.tษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

communication style

The term 'curtest' refers to something that is extremely brief and blunt in manner of speaking. It suggests a lack of elaboration or detail, often coming across as abrupt or brusque. When someone communicates in a curtest manner, they might seem dismissive or uninterested in engaging further. This style can be effective in situations where conciseness is necessary, but it may also lead to misunderstandings due to its perceived rudeness.

Synonyms

abrupt, blunt, short, succinct, terse

Examples of usage

  • He gave the curtest answer during the interview.
  • Her curtest response left everyone confused.
  • The email was written in the curtest manner possible.

Translations

Translations of the word "curtest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น curto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคทเคฟเคชเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kurz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ singkat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพั‚ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krรณtki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿญใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท court

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งง์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุตูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกtkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรกtky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kratka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stutt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑsa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corto

Etymology

The word 'curtest' is derived from the adjective 'curt', which has its roots in the Latin word 'curtus', meaning 'cut short'. The use of 'curt' in English dates back to the 15th century and originally referred to something that is truncated or reduced in length. Over time, it evolved to describe communication that is brief to the point of being unexpected or brusque. The superlative form 'curtest' emerged as English speakers sought ways to express degrees of 'curtness'. This illustrates a broader trend in the evolution of language, where words adapt and change in usage as societal norms and communication styles evolve. Today, 'curtest' is used to denote the extreme of brevity, often with a connotation of rudeness or lack of warmth in interpersonal communication.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,982, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.