V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
curt
adjective
Definition: spoken shortly and often rudely--terse
Synonyms: terse, abrupt, brusque, short, blunt, rude
Antonyms: gracious, lengthy
Tips: While brief and concise usually carry a positive connotation, curt means "short" in a negative, often impolite, way. Think, being short and non-responsive in a rude manner. If someone is curt, it usually means he or she is short with you in a rude manner. Curt is synonymous with terse. See a detailed analysis at terse.
Usage Examples:
We all know he is a busy man, but he still didn't need to be so curt with his secretary when she asked him a question. (terse, abrupt)
She gave only a curt nod in reply before rushing off. (short, brusque)
I could tell from his curt behavior that he was in a hurry to get off the phone. (short, brusque)
Steven is an efficient worker, but he is often curt to his peers when they ask him rudimentary questions. (abrupt)
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