curt tone

Examples (10)

• His reply came in a curt tone, signaling the end of the conversation.
• "We're closed," the security guard said in a curt tone.
• I knew she was angry by her curt tone on the phone.
• The manager's curt tone made the employees feel unappreciated.
• There was no need for such a curt tone; I was only asking a simple question.
• She adopted a curt tone whenever she felt her authority was being challenged.
• "Just do it," he ordered, his voice taking on a curt tone.
• Why are you using that curt tone with me?
• Despite his attempt to be polite, his frustration was evident in his curt tone.
• The doctor's curt tone suggested he was overworked and had little time for questions.