Curt
Curt adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
Usage example: she was offended by the curt reply to her well-meaning question
Sincere and curt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sincere" instead an adjective "Curt".
Nearby Word: curtly
Cite this Source
Sincere and Curt. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/curt/sincere
Curt & Sincere. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/curt/sincere>.
Sincere or Curt. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/curt/sincere.
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