short winded
/ʃɔrt ˈwɪndɪd/
adjective
- Getting out of breath easily, especially after physical activity.
- My doctor said I am short-winded because I need to exercise more.
- After climbing just one flight of stairs, he felt short-winded and had to stop.
- The short-winded runner finished the race far behind the others.
- Speaking in a brief or abrupt way, often because of impatience or anger.
- I tried to explain, but he was too short-winded to listen.
- Her short-winded reply made it clear she didn't want to discuss the topic.
- The manager was short-winded with the new employee, giving only one-word answers.
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