abschneidend
Translation
curt, blunt, decisive, isolating
Examples
Seine abschneidende Antwort beendete das Gespräch.
His curt reply ended the conversation.
Die abschneidende Wirkung des Damms ist enorm.
The isolating effect of the dam is enormous.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective] + Noun used before a noun Seine abschneidende Antwort war kurz.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brüsk, kurz angebunden; Antonyms: verbindend, einladend
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off) and 'schneiden' (to cut). Literally 'cutting off'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'cutting off' a conversation with a sharp, curt remark.