abruptly

2 definitions • 4 examples

in a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant way:

He stood up abruptly and went outside.

The talks ended abruptly when one of the delegations walked out in protest.

in a way that seems rude and unfriendly, especially by using very few words when talking:

"I don't care what you think," Audrey said abruptly.

I know I sometimes speak and act abruptly.