abrupt

a-brupt · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Sudden and unexpected.

  2. 2.

    Brief to the point of rudeness; curt.

  3. 3.

    (Of terrain) Having a steep slope or rise.

Related words

Antonyms: gentle, gradual, polite
See also: abruptly, curt, sudden
Synonyms: brusque, curt, sudden, unexpected

Etymology

From Latin abruptus, past participle of abrumpere (to break off), from ab- (away) + rumpere (to break).