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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)

abruptSudden and unexpected.
Abrupt epigrammatic paragraphs.
bluntUsed of a knife or other blade; not sharp.
A blunt instrument.
bruskMarked by rude or peremptory shortness.
brusqueAbrupt 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.
laconicBrief 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.
sharpHaving or made by a thin edge or sharp point suitable for cutting or piercing.
I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back.
shortTending to crumble or break into flakes due to a large amount of shortening.
Short hair.
snappishIrritable and curt.
She was often snappish with the children.
snappyMarked 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.
terseSparing 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)

abusiveCharacterized by physical or psychological maltreatment.
He became quite abusive and swore at her.
bluntMake dull or blunt.
Wood can blunt your axe.
brusqueAbrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
She could be brusque and impatient.
brusquenessAn abrupt discourteous manner.
churlishHaving a bad disposition; surly- Shakespeare.
It seems churlish to complain.
coarseRelating to the sport of angling for coarse fish.
The wine is harsh tannic and coarse.
contemptuousShowing contempt; scornful.
She was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race.
deceitfulGuilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others.
Such an act would have been deceitful and irresponsible.
discourteousLacking social graces.
A distant and at times discourteous young.
dismissiveShowing indifference or disregard.
A dismissive shrug.
disrespectfulNeither feeling nor showing respect.
Remarks disrespectful of the law.
drawlA slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with prolonged vowel sounds.
A strong Texan drawl.
flippantShowing inappropriate levity.
A flippant remark.
frivolityActing like a clown or buffoon.
A night of fun and frivolity.
frivolous(of a person) carefree and superficial.
A frivolous young woman.
immodestLacking humility or decency.
His immodest personality.
impoliteNot polite.
It would have been impolite to refuse.
improprietyAn improper demeanor.
She was scandalized at the impropriety of the question.
impudentNot showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
The student was kept in for impudent behavior.
indelicateSlightly indecent.
Forgive me asking an indelicate question but how are you off for money.
insolentUnrestrained by convention or propriety- Los Angeles Times.
The modern world with its quick material successes and insolent belief in the boundless possibilities of progress.
kindnessThe quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
It would be a kindness on your part to invite her.
laconicBrief and to the point; effectively cut short.
His laconic reply suggested a lack of interest in the topic.
rudeBelonging to an early stage of technical development characterized by simplicity and often crudeness.
She had been rude to her boss.
rudelyIn an offensive or bad-mannered way.
She is seen gesturing rudely to the paparazzi.
scornfulFeeling or expressing contempt or derision.
Scornful laughter.
sneeringExpressive of contempt.
He made a sneering comment about their closeness.
surlyInclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace.
The porter left with a surly expression.
uncivilDiscourteous; impolite.
He d been short and uncivil with her.
uncouthLacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
He is unwashed uncouth and drunk most of the time.
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