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curt

adjective

/kɜːrt/

Meaning

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.

abrupt, brusque, blunt, terse

polite, courteous, lengthy

curt reply, curt answer, curt manner, curt dismissal

not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate

Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn...

Lasting for a very short time; transitory.

Not conducive to success; unpromising or unlucky.

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

not likely to happen; improbable