curt

Example Sentences

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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

Her curt weekly directive was to take one from the pile and stick it in wrapping paper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

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 was an ice king who was courteous but curt.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady