Terse
Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrs/
Terse (adj)
- Using very few words to say something clearly and quickly.
- Saying things in a way that sounds unfriendly because it is too brief.
Examples
- She gave a terse answer to save time.
- He was terse in his reply, but the message was clear.
Terse (adjective)
Examples
- Her answer was terse, but it explained everything clearly.
- The teacher gave a terse instruction, then started the lesson.