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abrupt

/aˈbɹʌpt/

noun

Meaning

  • Something which is abrupt; an abyss.

verb

Meaning

  • To tear off or asunder.

  • To interrupt suddenly.

adjective

Meaning

  • Broken away (from restraint).

  • Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.

    "The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived."

  • Curt in manner.

  • Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.

  • Broken off.

  • Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.

  • Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.

Synonyms

broken,
rough,
rugged,
blunt,
brusque,
sudden,
disconnected,
unexpected,
brusque,
impolite,
rude,
uncivil