Synonyms of shortness

Noun


1. shortness, length

usage: the property of being of short spatial extent; "the shortness of the Channel crossing"

2. shortness, lack, deficiency, want

usage: the condition of being short of something; "there was no shortness of money"; "can cause shortness of breath"

3. shortness, truncation, lowness

usage: the property of being truncated or short

4. shortness, duration, length

usage: the property of being of short temporal extent; "the shortness of air travel time"

5. shortness, stature, height

usage: the property of being shorter than average stature

6. abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness, shortness, discourtesy, rudeness

usage: an abrupt discourteous manner

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