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单词 short-spoken
释义

short-spoken

adjective

short-spo·​ken ˈshȯrt-ˌspō-kən How to pronounce short-spoken (audio)
: curt

Synonyms

  • abrupt
  • bluff
  • blunt
  • brusque
  • brusk
  • crusty
  • curt
  • downright
  • short
  • snippy
  • unceremonious
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Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

short-spoken

adjective

as in blunt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner don't expect much information or friendly chitchat from the short-spoken villagers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • blunt
  • short
  • abrupt
  • outspoken
  • gruff
  • curt
  • brusque
  • rude
  • crusty
  • bluff
  • downright
  • honest
  • unceremonious
  • crass
  • snippy
  • straightforward
  • plain
  • rough
  • reserved
  • direct
  • vulgar
  • frank
  • free-spoken
  • candid
  • brief
  • open
  • earnest
  • snappish
  • brusk
  • disrespectful
  • plainspoken
  • coarse
  • discourteous
  • forthright
  • artless
  • insensitive
  • inconsiderate
  • tactless
  • laconic
  • straight-out
  • closemouthed
  • impolite
  • sincere
  • impertinent
  • reticent
  • crude
  • foursquare
  • undiplomatic
  • uncouth
  • point-blank
  • tight-lipped
  • terse
  • low

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • civil
  • diplomatic
  • smooth
  • courteous
  • gracious
  • polite
  • considerate
  • circuitous
  • tactful
  • suave
  • mealymouthed
  • politic
  • talkative
  • loquacious
  • voluble
  • polished
  • verbose
  • cultivated
  • refined
  • prolix
  • gallant
  • long-winded
  • genteel
  • courtly
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