EnglishMain Dictionary
abrupt
Universal Words
adjective
1 sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way:
an abrupt change / halt / departure * The 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:
an abrupt manner * She was very abrupt with me in our meeting.
abruptly adverb:
The interview ended abruptly.
abruptness noun [U]
