Curtness: meaning, definitions and examples
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curtness
[ ˈkɜːrtnəs ]
in communication
Conciseness in speech or writing; being brief and to the point.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was known for the curtness of his replies.
- Her curtness sometimes came across as rudeness.
personality trait
Bluntness or rudeness in speech or behavior.
Synonyms
abruptness, bluntness, brusqueness
Examples of usage
- His curtness alienated many of his colleagues.
- The customer was taken aback by the curtness of the salesperson.
Translations
Translations of the word "curtness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 curteza
🇮🇳 संक्षिप्तता
🇩🇪 Kurzangebundenheit
🇮🇩 kekurangajaran
🇺🇦 стислість
🇵🇱 zwięzłość
🇯🇵 ぶっきらぼう
🇫🇷 brièveté
🇪🇸 brevedad
🇹🇷 kısalık
🇰🇷 간결함
🇸🇦 اقتضاب
🇨🇿 stručnost
🇸🇰 stručnosť
🇨🇳 简洁
🇸🇮 jedrnatost
🇮🇸 stuttorð
🇰🇿 қысқалық
🇬🇪 მოკლედ
🇦🇿 qısalıq
🇲🇽 brevedad
Word origin
The word 'curtness' originated from the Middle English word 'curteis', meaning 'polite, well-mannered'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of being concise and to the point. The current usage of 'curtness' reflects both the positive aspect of brevity in communication as well as the negative connotation of bluntness or rudeness.