abrupt

The word “abrupt” has 2 syllables: a-brupt.

It's pronounced as /əˈbrʌpt/.

What is synonym and antonym for abrupt?

In the thesaurus, “abrupt” has 16 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abrupt along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abrupt

blunt
brusque
curt
gruff
hasty
hurried
precipitous
quick
short
steep
sudden
surprising
unanticipated
unceremonious
unexpected
unforeseen

Antonyms for abrupt

anticipated
circuitous
civil
considerate
courteous
diplomatic
easy
expected
foreseen
gracious
gradual
lazy
polite
politic
predicted
slow
smooth
suave
tactful

Meanings of abrupt

noun
1. Something which is abrupt; an abyss.
verb
1. To tear off or asunder.
2. To interrupt suddenly.
adjective
1. Broken away (from restraint).
2. Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
3. Curt in manner.
4. Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.
5. Broken off.
6. Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.
7. Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.

Example Sentences

The storm brought an abrupt end to our picnic.
His abrupt departure left everyone puzzled.
The teacher's abrupt change in lesson plans surprised the students.
The road takes an abrupt turn just ahead, so be careful when driving.
We were startled by the abrupt loud noise from the construction site.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abrupt, such as: anticipated, blunt, brusque, circuitous, civil, considerate, courteous.

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