abrupt

[US]/əˈbrʌpt/
[UK]/əˈbrʌpt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. sudden; unexpectedly sharp; steep; curt

Phrases & Collocations

abrupt halt

abrupt change

abrupt ending

abrupt slope

Example Sentences

the abrupt double peak.

the abrupt finality of death.

an abrupt literary style

an abrupt change in the weather.

He took an abrupt departure.

The convoy came to an abrupt halt.

she was a little abrupt and scratchy.

the housekeeper was abrupt with the poor visitant niece.

There were abrupt weather changes.

the structure at an abrupt slope or an acclivity

I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject.

the match came to an abrupt end on the 13th hole.

you were rather abrupt with that young man.

his address was abrupt and unceremonious.

the abrupt change of subject disconcerted her.

at their abrupt entrance he rose to his feet.

The river takes an abrupt bend to the west.

I don't know the cause of his abrupt leave.

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