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abrupt

adjective

/əˈbrʌpt/

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

abrupt end

sudden, unexpected, hasty, curt, brusque

gradual, smooth, expected

abrupt change, abrupt stop, abrupt manner, abrupt ending

easy to reach, use, or understand

Loud and clear, like the sound of a trumpet; strongly expressed.

Self-evidently true; obvious and requiring no proof.

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.