
Terse
Emotionally Cold
Terse language can sound unfriendly or curt, as it lacks warmth or detail.
Her terse 'thanks' seemed cold.
Efficiency in Text
In written communication, being terse can make messages quicker to read and write.
Emails are often kept terse for efficiency.
Professional Tone
A terse style is often used in formal and professional settings for clarity.
Her performance review was terse but informative.
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