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
  • According to the Los Angeles County medical examiner, the elder Kobayashi died from blunt force traumatic injuries.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Payne died from multiple blunt force trauma following his fatal fall.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of blunt
Adjective
  • Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Arizona is short thousands of mental health care professionals.
    Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of short
Adjective
  • This abrupt change, of course, undermines acceptance of the consumer welfare principle by foreign competition enforcers.
    Alden Abbott, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The abrupt resignations of Ronald McFadden and Shantell Roberts, the two ranking members of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, were announced Tuesday by the board.
    Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of abrupt
Adjective
  • And [Israel] also tried to silence the outspoken voices of what remains from the U.N.
    Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The late Michael Jackson was outspoken about sexuality and often caused controversy with his provocative dance moves.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • The gruff verses in the latter still convey the sense that Shinoda thrives with an alternatingly coarser and softer vocal counterpart.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Jason Isaacs brings gruff humor and gravitas to Doyle’s character, while Haley Joel Osment’s optimistic portrayal of Chet balances the film’s tone.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of gruff
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