What is another word for curtness?
Pronunciation: [kˈɜːtnəs] (IPA) 
Curtness is a term that refers to the quality of being brief and abrupt in speech or manner. It can be used to describe someone who is straightforward and to the point, but can also come across as rude or abrupt. Synonyms for curtness include brusqueness, terseness, and bluntness. Brusqueness refers to a manner that is unceremoniously blunt or direct. Terseness is when someone speaks or writes in a way that is brief and to the point. Bluntness refers to a manner of speaking that lacks tact and sensitivity, often being seen as rude or insensitive. All these synonyms for curtness can be used depending on the context in which they are being used.
