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

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

Your combination of cordiality and curtness will be confounding, which is much better than showing her how badly she hurt you and that you’re still licking your wounds.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2015

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

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2010

His face softened, as if he were trying to make up for his curtness.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee