curt

Example Sentences

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If time doesn’t allow for this, Fitzgerald says, it is often considered better to slip away than to appear rushed or insincere in a curt goodbye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Chalamet’s words were curt, but his opinion was only further muddled by the clip being spread out of context.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

The pair had a curt handshake after Townsend clinched victory before Latvian Ostapenko made a comment at the net.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

When I did respond, via WhatsApp message, she was curt: “Hello, you finally replied to my message. I thought you were taken away by aliens.”

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

He gives me a curt nod and heads out of the classroom, book tucked under his arm.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila