Meaning & Definition of Abrupt in English
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Abrupt
/əbrəpt/
adjective
1. Marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
- "Abrupt prose"
synonym:
- abrupt,
- disconnected
2. Exceedingly sudden and unexpected
- "Came to an abrupt stop"
- "An abrupt change in the weather"
synonym:
- abrupt
3. Extremely steep
- "An abrupt canyon"
- "The precipitous rapids of the upper river"
- "The precipitous hills of chinese paintings"
- "A sharp drop"
synonym:
- abrupt,
- precipitous,
- sharp
4. Surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
- "An abrupt reply"
synonym:
- abrupt
Examples of using
He is abrupt, but is, in fact, a good-natured person.
I was amazed at his abrupt resignation.