abrupt
//əˈbrʌpt//
Adjective
abruptCanonical form
more abruptComparative
most abruptSuperlative
1
Sudden and unexpected, often in a way that is unpleasant or startling.
The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm went off.
2
Brief and unfriendly in speech or manner; curt.
His abrupt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
3
Steep or sharply angled.
The hikers struggled to climb the abrupt slope.