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Definition abrupt in American English

abrupt adjective

adjective
/əˈbrʌpt/
1

sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way

Example

Our friendship came to an abrupt end.

Synonyms and related words
suddenly at once straight away
2

behaving or speaking in a way that seems rude to other people because you do not take the time to be friendly

Example

The sales clerks were abrupt and impatient with the customers.

Synonyms and related words
curt terse brusque unfriendly cold hostile
Definition abrupt in American English