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.