adjective
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
Synonyms
Examples
- abrupt prose
adjective
exceedingly sudden and unexpected
Examples
- came to an abrupt stop
- an abrupt change in the weather
adjective
extremely steep
Synonyms
Examples
- an abrupt canyon
- the precipitous rapids of the upper river
- the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings
- a sharp drop
adjective
surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
Examples
- an abrupt reply