curtness

Example Sentences

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Blane might have to brush off Duckie’s occasional curtness, but that’s the extent of his woes.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The program that includes her, Auger and Popp is deeply rewarding, though Georg Solti leads Popp and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at tempos brisk to the point of curtness in “Four Last Songs.”

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2014

On the other hand, something happened, given the curtness and suddenness of the split.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2011

What is noteworthy, though, is the curtness with which they’ve done so.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2010

His face softened, as if he were trying to make up for his curtness.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee