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

Until, that is, I noticed myself crossing some invisible line: I wasn’t just focused; I was curt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Williams had often been curt and closed when speaking to the media, but spoke warmly and openly in her first pre-tournament news conference.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 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

The doctor spoke in a low, curt voice to the nurse, and she hurried to a side table and brought back some rolls of gauze and silver instruments.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath