0 the quality of seeming rude as a result of being very quick: --
She knew instinctively that he cared, in spite of the curtness of his words.
Claire's curtness made him wonder what he'd done wrong.
"That was last night’s order," said the commander, with military curtness.
There was a curtness to her tone.
Try to avoid curtness when responding to parents' concerns.
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