abrupt
abrupt
(əbrʌpt )1. adjective
An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
Rosie's idyllic world came to an abrupt end when her parents' marriage broke up.
The recession brought an abrupt halt to this happiness.
His abrupt departure is bound to raise questions.
abruptly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
He stopped abruptly and looked my way.
2. adjective
He was abrupt to the point of rudeness.
Cross was a little taken aback by her abrupt manner.
abruptly adverb
'Good night, then,' she said abruptly.
abruptness uncountable noun
I think Simon was hurt by your abruptness this afternoon.
