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Terse

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Emotionally Cold

Terse language can sound unfriendly or curt, as it lacks warmth or detail.

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Her terse 'thanks' seemed cold.
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Efficiency in Text

In written communication, being terse can make messages quicker to read and write.

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Emails are often kept terse for efficiency.
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Professional Tone

A terse style is often used in formal and professional settings for clarity.

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Her performance review was terse but informative.
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