Abrupt
Pronunciation: /əˈbrʌpt/
Abrupt (adjective)
- happening quickly and unexpectedly, without warning
- speaking or acting in a way that seems rude or unfriendly
- having a sharp slope or incline
Examples
- The meeting ended with an abrupt announcement.
- Her mood shifted in an abrupt manner.
Common collocations: abrupt change, abrupt halt, abrupt end, abrupt manner, abrupt response