curtness in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for curtness in the English»French Dictionary

curtness [Brit ˈkəːtnəs, Am ˈkərtnəs] N (all contexts)

curtness

sécheresse f

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English

It has also been praised for its keen observation of character, curtness, wit, and lyrical quality.

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His reply may be quick, delivered with the curtness of someone in the zone with a headier task at hand.

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The staff rush through your order with curtness, as if they are desperate to get the next customers in.

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Curtness tends to be short, sharp and to the point.

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