curtness

Example Sentences

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Blane might have to brush off Duckie’s occasional curtness, but that’s the extent of his woes.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

We do still text frequently, but I can tell she is still upset with me, based on her curtness.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2021

And curtness will probably serve you better than trying to illustrate the boundaries of acceptable questions to tenacious neighbors.

From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2021

What is noteworthy, though, is the curtness with which they’ve done so.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2010

Heqet sounded so disappointed that Ranofer was ashamed of his curtness.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw