CURT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CURT?

Need another word that means the same as “curt”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “curt” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Curt” are: brusk, brusque, short, crisp, laconic, terse, abrupt, clipped, blunt, monosyllabic, summary, snappy, snappish, sharp, tart

Curt as an Adjective

Definitions of "Curt" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “curt” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Rudely brief.
• Marked by rude or peremptory shortness.
• Brief and to the point; effectively cut short.

Synonyms of "Curt" as an adjective (15 Words)

abrupt	Sudden and unexpected. Abrupt epigrammatic paragraphs.
blunt	Used of a knife or other blade; not sharp. A blunt instrument.
brusk	Marked by rude or peremptory shortness.
brusque	Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner. She could be brusque and impatient.
clipped	(of speech) having short, sharp vowel sounds and clear pronunciation. A handsome man with a clipped moustache.
crisp	(of something seen or heard) clearly defined. A crisp lettuce.
laconic	Brief and to the point; effectively cut short. His laconic reply suggested a lack of interest in the topic.
monosyllabic	(of a word or utterance) consisting of one syllable. A monosyllabic footballer.
sharp	Having or made by a thin edge or sharp point suitable for cutting or piercing. I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back.
short	Tending to crumble or break into flakes due to a large amount of shortening. Short hair.
snappish	Irritable and curt. She was often snappish with the children.
snappy	Marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners. A snappy dresser.
summary	(of a judicial process) conducted without the customary legal formalities. Summary financial statements.
terse	Sparing in the use of words; abrupt. Short and terse and easy to understand.

Usage Examples of "Curt" as an adjective

• A curt reply.
• A response so curt as to be almost rude.
• His reply was curt.

Associations of "Curt" (30 Words)

abusive	Characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment. He became quite abusive and swore at her.
blunt	Make dull or blunt. Wood can blunt your axe.
brusque	Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner. She could be brusque and impatient.
brusqueness	An abrupt discourteous manner.
churlish	Having a bad disposition; surly- Shakespeare. It seems churlish to complain.
coarse	Relating to the sport of angling for coarse fish. The wine is harsh tannic and coarse.
contemptuous	Showing contempt; scornful. She was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race.
deceitful	Guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others. Such an act would have been deceitful and irresponsible.
discourteous	Lacking social graces. A distant and at times discourteous young.
dismissive	Showing indifference or disregard. A dismissive shrug.
disrespectful	Neither feeling nor showing respect. Remarks disrespectful of the law.
drawl	A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with prolonged vowel sounds. A strong Texan drawl.
flippant	Showing inappropriate levity. A flippant remark.
frivolity	Acting like a clown or buffoon. A night of fun and frivolity.
frivolous	(of a person) carefree and superficial. A frivolous young woman.
immodest	Lacking humility or decency. His immodest personality.
impolite	Not polite. It would have been impolite to refuse.
impropriety	An improper demeanor. She was scandalized at the impropriety of the question.
impudent	Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent. The student was kept in for impudent behavior.
indelicate	Slightly indecent. Forgive me asking an indelicate question but how are you off for money.
insolent	Unrestrained by convention or propriety- Los Angeles Times. The modern world with its quick material successes and insolent belief in the boundless possibilities of progress.
kindness	The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. It would be a kindness on your part to invite her.
laconic	Brief and to the point; effectively cut short. His laconic reply suggested a lack of interest in the topic.
rude	Belonging to an early stage of technical development characterized by simplicity and often crudeness. She had been rude to her boss.
rudely	In an offensive or bad-mannered way. She is seen gesturing rudely to the paparazzi.
scornful	Feeling or expressing contempt or derision. Scornful laughter.
sneering	Expressive of contempt. He made a sneering comment about their closeness.
surly	Inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace. The porter left with a surly expression.
uncivil	Discourteous; impolite. He d been short and uncivil with her.
uncouth	Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace. He is unwashed uncouth and drunk most of the time.