curt reply
Frequency: 7.04.2 per million words
A response that is rudely brief.
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Examples (20)
- He just gave a curt reply and walked away.
- He gave a curt reply to her probing questions.
- When I asked about the project, all I got was a curt reply.
- Her curt reply indicated her annoyance.
- She is known for her curt replies, which often intimidate new employees.
- Despite his curt reply, I understood his meaning.
- Did you notice the curt reply he sent in the email?
- The manager's curt reply left no room for further discussion.
- His unexpectedly curt reply signaled that something was wrong.
- I was taken aback by his unexpectedly curt reply.
- The minister's curt reply to the journalist's question was broadcast live.
- She offered a curt reply and turned away.
- I was hurt by her curt reply when I was only trying to help.
- A simple nod and a curt reply were all he offered.
- I'm not going to tolerate another curt reply from him.
- His curt reply to the journalist's query was widely reported.
- A curt reply is all you can expect from him when he's busy.
- The minister's curt reply failed to satisfy the opposition.
- Despite my detailed explanation, his only response was a curt reply of 'No.'
- Feeling overwhelmed, she could only manage a curt reply.