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abrupt

/əˈbɹʌpt/adjective2 syllables

Abrupt means: marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions.

Synonyms for abrupt18

adjective, as in marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

disconnected, staccato

adjective, as in dangerously steep

precipitous, sharp, steep

adjective, as in exceedingly sudden and unexpected

sudden

adjective, as in surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner

discourteous

also used for abrupt

unexpected, brusque, rude, uncivil, impolite, terse, brisk, blunt, broken, rough, rugged

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What does abrupt mean?4

adjective

1

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions“abrupt prose”

2

dangerously steep“an abrupt canyon”

3

exceedingly sudden and unexpected“came to an abrupt stop”

4

surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner“an abrupt reply”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with abrupt?5

one syllable

upped

two syllables

corruptdisrupterupt

three syllables

interrupt
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Abrupt in a sentence

  • He is abrupt, but is, in fact, a good-natured person.patgfisher
  • Unfortunately, our conversation came to an abrupt end.pedromarques
  • Bill's abrupt manner causes him to be misunderstood.Jesse
  • She looked puzzled at the abrupt question posed by a reporter.Dejo
  • The road made an abrupt transition from concrete to gravel.Amastan
  • Sami's life took an abrupt turn from there.OsoHombre
  • Sami's idyllic country life came to an abrupt end.OsoHombre
  • His wonderful life came to an abrupt and tragic end.Amastan

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Forms of abrupt

as a adjective

comparative
abrupter
superlative
abruptest