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Definition of curtness

curtness

/ˈkɜːrtnəs/
curt · ness
Adverb:curtly
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Adjective:curt
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curtness Lexical Profile

curtness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being rudely brief or abrupt in speech or manner.

Example

"The manager apologized for her curtness during the busy morning meeting."

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• Rhymes for curtness

• Nearby Words

curtainless
curtains
curtly
curtness
curtsy
curuba
curvaceous

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'curt' (from Latin 'curtus', meaning shortened or mutilated) combined with the Old English noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Curtness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/curtness
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