curt

Describes a person's manner or speech as being rudely brief or abrupt.

ruОписывает манеру или речь человека как грубо краткую или резкую.esDescribe una manera de hablar o un trato que es bruscamente breve o seco, a menudo considerado grosero o poco amable.frDécrit une manière ou une parole brusquement brève et sèche, souvent perçue comme impolie ou froide.deBeschreibt die Art oder Sprache einer Person als grob kurz angebunden oder schroff.ptDescreve a maneira ou o modo de falar de alguém como grosseiramente breve ou ríspido; também designa algo dito de forma seca e cortante.zh形容人的态度或言语简短生硬、唐突，常显得粗鲁或不耐烦。arيصف أسلوب الشخص أو كلامه بأنه قصير بشكل جارح أو فظ أو حاد. ويشير إلى الإيجاز الشديد المصحوب بالجفاء.

1. Rudely brief B2 formal

   Using few words in a way that seems rude or unfriendly.

   • His curt reply made her feel unwelcome.
   • The manager gave a curt nod and walked away.
   • She was curt with the customer, which led to a complaint.

   ruРезкийesBruscamente brevefrbrusquement brefdeSchroffptRíspidozh唐突简慢的arمُقْتَضَب جاف

   Synonyms: abruptbluntbrusquesharpshortsnappyterse

   Antonyms: civilcourteousfriendlygenialgraciouspolitetactfulwarm

2. Short and concise B2 formal

   Brief and to the point, often in a way that lacks warmth.

   • His instructions were curt but clear.
   • The email was curt, containing only the essential details.
   • She gave a curt summary of the meeting.

   ruКраткийesSeco y lacónicofrSec et brefdeKurz und knappptBreve e diretozh简短生硬arموجز

   Synonyms: abruptbluntbrusqueconciselaconicsharpshortsnappysuccinctsummaryterse

   Antonyms: expansivegarrulouslong-windedverbose

• curter comparative form
• curtest superlative form