Synonyms of in short

in short

phrase

as in concisely

in a few words

In short, the situation is a mess.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concisely
• briefly
• exactly
• precisely
• shortly
• succinctly
• crisply
• summarily
• compactly
• curtly
• in sum
• laconically
• elliptically
• pithily
• tersely
• in brief
• in a word
• abruptly
• in a nutshell
• sententiously
• bluntly
• bluffly
• aphoristically
• brusquely
• monosyllabically

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diffusely
• verbosely
• wordily
• long-windedly
• redundantly
• repetitiously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in short

Glove cost has risen to $29 per 1,000 with precursor materials in short supply. — Cassandra Thiel, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026

Soldiers earn an average of $500 a month, and much of their equipment is outdated or in short supply. — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Allen is a solid downhill, change-of-pace runner who can be used in short-yardage situations. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

The school in Winston-Salem is among many around the country seeking approval for a new federal grant program, Workforce Pell, to aid students enrolled in short-term job training. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026