short-spoken

adjective

ˈshȯrt-ˌspō-kən How to pronounce short-spoken (audio)
Definition of short-spokennext
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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-spoken
  1. blunt
  2. short
  3. abrupt
  4. outspoken
  5. gruff
Adjective
  • This massage gun is equipped with seven different massage head attachments to provide pin-point precision, blunt pressure, and everything in between.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Jey Uso’s already electrifying entrance was enhanced by overhead footage, Travis Scott smoking a blunt indoors and even Michael Cole jumping on the announce table alongside Pat McAfee to yeet.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of blunt
Adjective
  • While a majority of shelter animals only stay a short while, this pup is different: He’s been a shelter resident for three years.
    TJ Macias, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
  • And brother Trey Ebel is playing second base while waiting to take over at short next season.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of short
Adjective
  • The abrupt shift can be quite violent, as both dry ice (composed of carbon dioxide) and regular ice (made of water) become much weaker and begin to break.
    Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Kimbell’s abrupt retirement was greeted positively by investors, who sent shares of Ulta up 3.9 percent to $448 in after-hours trading on Monday.
    Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of abrupt
Adjective
  • This is quite ironic, considering the fact that, in real life, Rossellini is an outspoken advocate for embracing aging.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Cheney, an outspoken critic of Trump, has long found herself at the center of the former president’s ire.
    Sophia Vento, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • The wartime leader became a global icon for his gruff fortitude in the opening stages of the war, but his domestic popularity has since dipped.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Anderson recalled, adopting a gruff tone and pointing toward the audience.
    EW.com, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of gruff
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