Curtness and Sternness

Curtness

Curtness noun - An abrupt discourteous manner.
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Sternness and curtness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sternness" instead a noun "Curtness".

Sternness

Sternness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).

Curtness and sternness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Curtness" instead a noun "Sternness".

Nearby Words: stern, sternly
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