terse

adjective

Meaning

Using very few words in a way that can seem unfriendly or impatient.

Examples

She sent a terse email rejecting the proposal without further explanation.
His terse reply made it clear that he did not want to continue the conversation.

Synonyms: brief, short, concise, curt, laconic

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terse

adjective

Pronunciation: /tɜːrs/

Definition

Using very few words in a way that can seem unfriendly or impatient.

Examples

She sent a terse email rejecting the proposal without further explanation.
His terse reply made it clear that he did not want to continue the conversation.
The manager's terse instructions left the team feeling confused and slightly offended.

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