Synonyms for curtness
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The state of being curt.
Forms
- Plural
- curtnesses → shortnesses, abruptnesses, brusquenesses, gruffnesses…
Example sentences
- shortness Have you experienced shortness of breath recently?
- abruptness Tom was surprised by Mary's abruptness.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| curtness | rising | |
| shortness | rising | |
| abruptness | steady | |
| brusqueness | rising | |
| gruffness | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- shortness2, gruffness
- 10 letters
- abruptness3
- 11 letters
- brusqueness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (shortness2 = 2 syllables).