shortness

/ʃˈɔɹtnəs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the property of being of short spatial extent
   “the shortness of the Channel crossing”
2. the condition of being short of something
   “there was no shortness of money”
3. the property of being truncated or short
4. the property of being of short temporal extent
   “the shortness of air travel time”
5. the property of being shorter than average stature
6. an abrupt discourteous manner

Synonyms for shortness

• truncation
• abruptness
• brusqueness
• curtness
• gruffness

Antonyms of shortness

• longness
• tallness