abrupt
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ABRUPT
[more abrupt; most abrupt]
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very sudden and not expected
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There was an abrupt change in the weather.
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The road came to an abrupt end.
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The storm caused an abrupt power failure.
2
a
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talking to other people in a very brief and unfriendly way
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He is friendly with customers but abrupt (in his dealings) with his employees.
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She has an abrupt manner.
b
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rudely brief
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an abrupt [=curt, brusque] reply
— abruptly
adverb-
The party ended abruptly when the police arrived.
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She turned abruptly and walked away.
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The land dropped off abruptly.
— abruptness
noun
[singular]
[noncount]
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There is an abruptness in her manner.
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I was surprised by the abruptness of her manner.
