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- Dictionaryabrupt/əˈbrʌpt/
adjective
- 1. sudden and unexpected: "I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject" Similar Opposite
- 2. brief to the point of rudeness; curt: "you were rather abrupt with that young man" Similar Opposite
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Jul 5, 2012 · Abrupt means sudden, unexpected, or rudely short. It comes from Latin abruptus, meaning "broken off, ending suddenly". See synonyms, examples, word history, and related words.
Abrupt means sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant, or using too few words when talking. Learn more about the meaning, usage, synonyms, and examples of abrupt from Cambridge Dictionary.
Abrupt means sudden, unexpected, or brusque in speech or manner. It can also describe a steep slope, a disconnected style, or a truncated shape. See synonyms, examples, and word origin.
terminating or changing suddenly: an abrupt turn in a road. Synonyms: sharp, quick. Antonyms: gradual. having many sudden changes from one subject to another; lacking in continuity or smoothness: an abrupt writing style. Synonyms: uneven, broken, discontinuous. steep; precipitous: an abrupt descent.
surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner. “an abrupt reply” synonyms: discourteous. showing no courtesy; rude. adjective. extremely steep. “an abrupt canyon” synonyms: precipitous, sharp. steep.
Abrupt means sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way. It can also describe rude and unfriendly speaking or acting. Learn more about the word origin, usage notes and synonyms of abrupt.
Abrupt means sudden, unexpected, or brusque. It can also describe something that changes or transitions sharply, or that is steep or truncate. See different sources and examples of usage.
