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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Adjective
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Tyler Perry loves his broad comedies, many revolving around his most enduring character, Madea, the blunt, street-smart, occasionally violent grandmother with a heart of gold.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Reflecting on the changes in the industry, Harewood can be blunt.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Two patchy, short ceasefires limited to energy infrastructure.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Schedule a tour of the distillery in the morning, then take the short drive to Dunluce Castle, one of the most picturesque castles in the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The abrupt shift away from Blue Jay and the LVM system are unlikely to hamper Amazon’s wider robotics and automation ambitions, especially given the technology’s ability to cut down supply chain costs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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The abrupt withdrawal of Microsoft's co-founder dealt a fresh blow to a flagship event already marred by organizational lapses, a robot row and complaints of traffic chaos.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Over the ensuing decades, Duvall had numerous other memorable turns as tough guys, gruff mentors and men seeking redemption.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The characters are well developed and unpredictable—perhaps none more so than John Stone, Nasir’s gruff public-defense attorney.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Trump has been an outspoken critic of CNN and many of its on-air hosts.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Texans are already voting early in the March 3 primary between Gonzales and Brandon Herrera, an outspoken gun rights advocate who has made controversial comments attacking Jews and Israel.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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But on third down at the 28, Jaquan Brisker broke up a pass in the end zone as time expired, setting off a wild celebration — and a curt handshake between Johnson and Packers coach Matt LaFleur.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jaquan Brisker deflected the ball, setting off a wild celebration — and a curt handshake between Johnson and Packers coach Matt LaFleur.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Short-spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-spoken. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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