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shortness

Translations

shortnessnoun
shortnesses
pl
manqueDans un contexte de carence ou d’insuffisance.
The shortness of supplies caused delays.
Le manque de fournitures a causé des retards.
essoufflementSens médical, surtout dans l’expression « shortness of breath ».
He complained of shortness and difficulty breathing after the run.
Il se plaignait d’essoufflement et de difficultés à respirer après la course.
petite taillePour la faible stature ou la petite taille d’une personne.
Despite his shortness, he excelled as a sprinter.
Malgré sa petite taille, il excellait comme sprinteur.
The shortness of the meeting was appreciated by everyone who attended.
La brièveté de la réunion a été appréciée par toutes les personnes présentes.
Additional translations
brusqueriePour une manière de parler ou d’agir sèche et abrupte.
sécheressePour un ton ou un comportement bref et peu aimable.
Synonyms
lack
deficiency
transience
conciseness
curtness
brevity
Antonyms
tallness
length

Definitions

shortnessnoun
The condition or quality of being short in length, duration, or extent.
The shortness of the meeting was appreciated by everyone who attended.
The state of being brief or concise in expression.
The shortness of his speech made it more impactful.
A deficiency or lack of something.
The shortness of breath he experienced was concerning and required medical attention.
The quality of having little or below-average height; low stature.
Despite his shortness, he excelled as a sprinter.
Abrupt or curt manner of speaking or acting; rudeness.
She later apologised for the shortness of her reply.
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