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abrupt
adjective
surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- T
- Contains
- BRUP
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
əˈbɹʌpt
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
“an abrupt reply”
adjective
exceedingly sudden and unexpected
“came to an abrupt stop”
adjective
dangerously steep
“an abrupt canyon”
adjective
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
“abrupt prose”
In context
Example Sentences
an abrupt reply
came to an abrupt stop
an abrupt change in the weather
an abrupt canyon
the precipitous rapids of the upper river
the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings
a sharp drop
abrupt prose
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