The Collaborative International Dictionary
Short-spoken
Short-spoken \Short"-spo`ken\, a. Speaking in a quick or short manner; hence, gruff; curt.
Usage examples of "short-spoken".
Since, she'd busied herself discussing contingencies with those who'd man the instruments, spent most of her spare time in her cabin, and been short-spoken at mess - embarrassed, he speculated, though he couldn't figure out why she should be.