Translations for „curtness“ in the English » German Dictionary

curt·ness [ˈkɜ:tnəs, Am ˈkɜ:rt-] N no pl

curtness

Schroffheit f

curtness

Barschheit f

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English

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

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

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