shortness

noun3

1. •
   The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief.

   • From time to time in both directions the engine was blowing off, so there was no shortness of steam. — 1956
2. •
   The result or product of being short.
3. •
   The property of being short or terse.

   • I was chastened by the shortness of her reply.