English adjective: abrupt | |||
1. | abrupt marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions | ||
Samples | Abrupt prose. | ||
Synonyms | disconnected | ||
Similar | disconnected, staccato | ||
Antonyms | legato, smooth | ||
2. | abrupt exceedingly sudden and unexpected | ||
Samples | Came to an abrupt stop. An abrupt change in the weather. | ||
Similar | sudden | ||
Antonyms | gradual | ||
3. | abrupt extremely steep | ||
Samples | An abrupt canyon. The precipitous rapids of the upper river. The precipitous hills of Chinese paintings. A sharp drop. | ||
Synonyms | precipitous, sharp | ||
Similar | steep | ||
Antonyms | gradual | ||
4. | abrupt surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner | ||
Samples | An abrupt reply. | ||
Similar | discourteous | ||
Antonyms | courteous | ||