abrupt (Meaning)
abrupt (s)
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
exceedingly sudden and unexpected
extremely steep
surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
abrupt (a.)
Broken off; very steep, or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; steep; as, abrupt places.
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
Having sudden transitions from one subject to another; unconnected.
Suddenly terminating, as if cut off.
abrupt (n.)
An abrupt place.
abrupt (v. t.)
To tear off or asunder.
Synonyms & Antonyms of abrupt
Synonyms:
- low
- reserved
- laconic
- undiplomatic
- sincere
- terse
- direct
- free-spoken
- plainspoken
- short-spoken
- brief
- uncouth
- earnest
- tight-lipped
- forthright
- snappish
- insensitive
- foursquare
- straight-out
- crude
- plain
- artless
- inconsiderate
- closemouthed
- disrespectful
- coarse
- tactless
- candid
- open
- impertinent
- discourteous
- reticent
- impolite
- point-blank
Antonyms:
abrupt Sentence Examples
- The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm went off.
- His abrupt departure from the party left everyone puzzled.
- The car came to an abrupt stop as the traffic light turned red.
- The sudden and abrupt change in weather caught everyone off guard.
- The teacher's abrupt interruption silenced the chattering students.
- The film had an abrupt ending, leaving viewers with unanswered questions.
- His abrupt decision to resign shocked his colleagues.
- The abrupt turn in the conversation made the atmosphere tense.
- The music came to an abrupt halt when the power went out.
- The abrupt decline in sales signaled a need for immediate action in the company.
FAQs About the word abrupt
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions, exceedingly sudden and unexpected, extremely steep, surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manne
blunt, gruff, brusque, curt, unceremonious, short, rude, vulgar, downright, bluff
civil, gracious, gracious, courteous, diplomatic, civil, considerate, considerate, suave, circuitous
The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm went off.
His abrupt departure from the party left everyone puzzled.
The car came to an abrupt stop as the traffic light turned red.
The sudden and abrupt change in weather caught everyone off guard.
