Abrupt
Meaning of abrupt: The dictionary definition of “abrupt” is an adjective that describes something sudden and unexpected, or marked by sharpness or steepness in change or transition.
Use cases:
- Behavior or actions: Describing someone who is sudden or curt in manner.
Example: His abrupt departure from the meeting surprised everyone.
- Changes or transitions: Referring to something that happens suddenly or without warning.
Example: The abrupt change in weather caught us off guard.
- Physical features: Describing something with a steep or sharp slope.
Example: The road took an abrupt turn to the left.
Examples:
- Her abrupt response left him feeling confused and hurt.
- The car came to an abrupt stop at the traffic light.
- The company’s abrupt decision to downsize shocked its employees.
Related words:
- Sudden
- Unexpected
- Sharp
- Abrasive
- Jarring
