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

Perhaps, going for crispness, van Zweden occasionally erred on the side of curtness, and the final movement sometimes tipped into feeling more driven than witty.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2021

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

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2021

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

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2010

Was that unusual curtness directed at her, or was it something else?

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray