abrupt

4 definitions • 9 examples

sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant:

abrupt end Our conversation came to an abrupt end when George burst into the room.

abrupt change There was an abrupt change in her attitude towards me when she heard that I was Alan's boyfriend.

abrupt halt The car juddered and came to an abrupt halt in the middle of the road.

The road ended in an abrupt (= sudden and very steep) slope down to the sea.

using too few words when talking, in a way that seems rude and unfriendly:

He is sometimes very abrupt with clients.

an abrupt manner/reply

sudden and not expected, often with unpleasant results:

There was an abrupt change in her mood.

We came to an abrupt curve in the road.

not friendly or polite; showing little interest in talking to other people:

His abrupt manner makes me uncomfortable.