Abrupt
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Abrupt [uh-bruhpt]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

  • Sudden and unexpected.

  • Changing suddenly.

  • Rude in speech.

Example

"He gave an abrupt reply to his boss and made him angry."

"Drive cautiously as there are abrupt turns on the way."

Synonyms

Blunt, Brusque, Crude, Crusty, Hasty, Hurried, Precipitous, Quick

Antonyms

Calm, Expected, Lazy, Slow