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abrupt
01
describing something that happens suddenly, often with sharp or noticeable changes
02
exceedingly sudden and unexpected
03
surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
04
extremely steep
abrupt
adj
abruptly
adv
abruptly
adv
abruptness
n
abruptness
n
Example
His abrupt manner of speaking often intimidated his colleagues.
The teacher's abrupt shift in topic confused the students.
Her abrupt departure from the meeting surprised everyone.
The abrupt change in weather caught us off guard.
The novel had an abrupt ending that left readers wanting more.
