Synonyms of short-spoken

short-spoken

adjective

ˈshȯrt-ˌspō-kən 

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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