Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abrupt
Adjective
/əˈbrʌpt/
Definition
Sudden and unexpected, often in a way that is startling or shocks.
Examples
- The car came to an abrupt stop at the red light.
- Her abrupt departure left everyone surprised.
- He made an abrupt change in his career.
Meaning
Something that happens quickly and without warning.
Synonyms
- sudden
- quick
- unexpected
- precipitous
- steep
