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- [uh-bruhpt]
- /əˈbrʌpt/
- /əˈbrʌpt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-bruhpt]
- /əˈbrʌpt/
Definitions of abrupt word
- adjective abrupt An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant. 3
- adjective abrupt Someone who is abrupt speaks in a rather rude, unfriendly way. 3
- adjective abrupt sudden; unexpected 3
- adjective abrupt brusque or brief in speech, manner, etc; curt 3
- adjective abrupt (of a style of writing or speaking) making sharp transitions from one subject to another; disconnected 3
- adjective abrupt precipitous; steep 3
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Origin of abrupt
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin abruptus broken off (past participle of abrumpere), equivalent to ab- ab- + -rup- break + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Abrupt
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
abrupt popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abrupt
adj abrupt
- blunt — If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite.
- brusque — blunt or curt in manner or speech
- crude — A crude method or measurement is not exact or detailed, but may be useful or correct in a rough, general way.
- crusty — Crusty bread has a hard, crisp outside.
- curt — If you describe someone as curt, you mean that they speak or reply in a brief and rather rude way.
adjective abrupt
- rapid — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- immediate — occurring or accomplished without delay; instant: an immediate reply.
- rushed — to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
- terse — neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
Antonyms for abrupt
adj abrupt
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- deliberate — If you do something that is deliberate, you planned or decided to do it beforehand, and so it happens on purpose rather than by chance.
- gradual — taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health.
- leisurely — acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried; deliberate: a leisurely conversation.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
adjective abrupt
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
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