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Definition of abrupt adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

abrupt

adjective
abrupt pronunciation English əˈbrʌpt abrupt pronunciation American əˈbrʌpt
 
1 sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant wayan abrupt change/halt/departureThe accident brought his career to an abrupt end.2 speaking or acting in a way that seems unfriendly and rude; not taking time to say more than is necessary
Synonym
brusque, curtan abrupt mannerShe was very abrupt with me in our meeting.abruptly
abruptly pronunciation English əˈbrʌptli abruptly pronunciation American əˈbrʌptli
adverbThe interview ended abruptly. abruptness
abruptness pronunciation English əˈbrʌptnəs abruptness pronunciation American əˈbrʌptnəs
noun [uncountable]