abrupt

Adjective
  1. Marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions (synset 302301854)
    "abrupt prose"
    similar to: disconnected, staccato - (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
    same as: disconnected
  2. Exceedingly sudden and unexpected (synset 301147070)
    "came to an abrupt stop"; "an abrupt change in the weather"
    similar to: sudden - happening without warning or in a short space of time
  3. Extremely steep (synset 301148636)
    "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"
    similar to: steep - having a sharp inclination
    same as: precipitous, sharp
  4. Surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner (synset 300643542)
    "an abrupt reply"
    similar to: discourteous - showing no courtesy; rude

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