ALL meanings of abrupt
ab·rupt
A a - 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
- adjective abrupt shaped as though a part has been cut off; truncate 3
- adjective abrupt (of strata) cropping out suddenly 3
- adjective abrupt coming, happening, or ending suddenly; sudden; unexpected 3
- adjective abrupt curt or gruff in behavior or speech; brusque 3
- adjective abrupt very steep 3
- adjective abrupt jumping from topic to topic without proper transitions; jerky and disconnected 3
- adjective abrupt having sudden variations in composition, form, etc. 3
- 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 act, event: sudden 1
- adjective abrupt sb: brusque 1
- noun abrupt Sudden and unexpected. 1
- adjective abrupt sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure. 1
- adjective abrupt curt or brusque in speech, manner, etc.: an abrupt reply. 1
- adjective abrupt terminating or changing suddenly: an abrupt turn in a road. 1
- adjective abrupt having many sudden changes from one subject to another; lacking in continuity or smoothness: an abrupt writing style. 1
- adjective abrupt steep; precipitous: an abrupt descent. 1
- adjective abrupt Botany. truncate (def 4). 1
- verb abrupt (Transitive Verb) (archaic) To tear off or asunder. 0
- verb abrupt To interrupt suddenly. 0
- adjective abrupt (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (rare) Broken away (from restraint). 0
- adjective abrupt Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. 0
- adjective abrupt Curt in manner; brusque; rude; uncivil; impolite. 0
- adjective abrupt Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. 0
- adjective abrupt (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Broken off. 0
- adjective abrupt Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. 0
- adjective abrupt (botany) Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate. 0
- noun abrupt (poetic) Something which is abrupt; an abyss. 0