Abrupt synonyms
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The definition of sudden is not expected, or happening without warning.
Lacking polish or finesse:
The definition of steep is having an almost vertical incline.
Very sudden, unexpected, or abrupt
Perpendicular or extremely steep, as the face of a cliff
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Hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate; as, precipitous attempts.
(Music) Raised in pitch by a semitone.
Measured by an angle or by degrees of an arc.
Rugged and uneven:
Of uneven rate, occurrence, or duration:
Marked by irregular projections and indentations on the edge or surface:
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Exactly upright; vertical; straight up or down
straight down
Said of things, usually landscape
without a break
Said of things, usually landscape
Done or made with haste; quick; hurried
Required to move or act more rapidly; rushed.
nice (antonym)
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
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The definition of unexpected is something that was not planned or anticipated.
Moving with uncontrolled speed and force
Having the form of a zigzag
Topographically rough; uneven:
Marked by difficulty or strong resistance; laborious:
Marked by deterioration or worsening performance; worse:
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That falls or fall.
bluffy
Inclined to be brusque.
Having a thick edge or point, as an instrument; not sharp.
Containing a large amount of shortening; flaky:
Less formal and ceremonious than is usual or expected; informal; familiar
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Not civil; not complaisant; discourteous; impolite; rude; unpolished; as, uncivil behavior.
Unpleasant; unattractive
Lacking tact or taste; blunt or offensive:
uncomplaisant
Not complaisant.
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Effected by action of the voters, rather than through elected representatives or delegates:
Said of people or acts of people
Exhibiting no courtesy; rude.
Occurring in pieces; fragmentary.
flat (antonym)
Having a low heel or no heel:
horizontal (antonym)
Occupying or restricted to the same level in a hierarchy:
polite (antonym)
The definition of polite is someone or something that exhibits consideration for others and socially acceptable behavior.
ceremonious (antonym)
In accord with prescribed or customary usage; rigidly formal.
gracious (antonym)
Condescendingly courteous; indulgent:
dull-edged
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dull-pointed
Full of spirit of life; effervescing, as liquors; sparkling; as, brisk cider.
Firm in loyalty:
Not polite; discourteous.
The definition of instantaneous is something that happens right away.
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The definition of staccato is where each sound is short and distinct from the other sounds.
Acting or responding quickly; prompt; ready
Causing tumult
Characterized by extreme emotion, especially anger:
Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence; as, abruptness of style or manner. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
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The state or quality of being brusque.
brusquerie
Curtness or bluntness of manner.
A journey undertaken by a group of people with a definite objective:
The act of hurrying; quickness of motion; rapidity
instantaneity
The condition of being instantaneous
A being precipitate; great haste; rashness
The state of being sudden.
gradual (antonym)
The definition of gradual is something that changes or progresses slowly or over time.
leisurely (antonym)
Acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried.
at-ease (antonym)
happening suddenly and unexpectedly
expansive (antonym)
The definition of expansive is taking up or covering a wide area or space, or open and inclusive.
deliberate (antonym)
calm (antonym)
The definition of calm is someone or something who is peaceful and free from stress or worries.
Using only a few words; laconic
Clear and distinct to the eye; conspicuous:
surprise (related)
Unexpected.
attitude (related)
Rudely unceremonious
Feeling a lack of empathy or association with something.
blunt-edged
blunt-ended
blunt-pointed
bluntish
Somewhat blunt.
dullish
Somewhat dull; dull to a degree.
unedged
nerve-shattering
sideling
abruptly (related)
ominous (related)
ignominious (related)
Having a rough and frank but affable manner
Synonym Study
- Sheer applies to that which is perpendicular, or almost so, and unbroken throughout its length cliffs falling sheer to the sea, a sheer drop from the sixth floor See also syn. study at sudden.
- Precipitous suggests the sudden and headlong drop of a precipice a precipitous height
- Steep suggests such sharpness of rise or slope as to make ascent or descent very difficult a steep hill
- Abrupt implies a sharp degree of inclination in a surface breaking off suddenly from the level an abrupt bank at the river's edge
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