Abrupt synonyms and antonyms

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The definition of sudden is not expected, or happening without warning.

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Lacking polish or finesse:

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Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough

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Truthful, honest, serious

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The definition of steep is having an almost vertical incline.

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Perpendicular or extremely steep, as the face of a cliff

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Very sudden, unexpected, or abrupt

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The definition of unexpected is something that was not planned or anticipated.

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Exactly upright; vertical; straight up or down

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straight down

Said of things, usually landscape

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without a break

Said of things, usually landscape

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Done or made with haste; quick; hurried

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Hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate; as, precipitous attempts.

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(Music) Raised in pitch by a semitone.

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Measured by an angle or by degrees of an arc.

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Rugged and uneven:

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Varying in quality

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Of uneven rate, occurrence, or duration:

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Marked by irregular projections and indentations on the edge or surface:

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Required to move or act more rapidly; rushed.

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nice (antonym)

1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:

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Along the direction of a plumbline or along a straight line that includes the center of the Earth.

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Moving with uncontrolled speed and force

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Having the form of a zigzag

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Topographically rough; uneven:

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Marked by difficulty or strong resistance; laborious:

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Marked by deterioration or worsening performance; worse:

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That falls or fall.

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bluffy

Inclined to be brusque.

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Having a thick edge or point, as an instrument; not sharp.

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Containing a large amount of shortening; flaky:

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(Of speech or style) Brief, concise, to the point.

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Rudely abrupt, unfriendly.

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Less formal and ceremonious than is usual or expected; informal; familiar

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Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.

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Not civil; not complaisant; discourteous; impolite; rude; unpolished; as, uncivil behavior.

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Having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.

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Brief or terse, especially to the point of being rude.

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Unpleasant; unattractive

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Lacking tact or taste; blunt or offensive:

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uncomplaisant

Not complaisant.

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Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal.

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Effected by action of the voters, rather than through elected representatives or delegates:

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Said of people or acts of people

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Of, or relating to facts only; literal, realistic

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Exhibiting no courtesy; rude.

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Occurring in pieces; fragmentary.

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level (antonym)

The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.

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flat (antonym)

Having a low heel or no heel:

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horizontal (antonym)

Occupying or restricted to the same level in a hierarchy:

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polite (antonym)

The definition of polite is someone or something that exhibits consideration for others and socially acceptable behavior.

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ceremonious (antonym)

In accord with prescribed or customary usage; rigidly formal.

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gracious (antonym)

Condescendingly courteous; indulgent:

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Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short. [from 17th c.]

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dull-edged

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dull-pointed

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dullish

Somewhat dull; dull to a degree.

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Not sharp (out of focus)

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nerve-shattering

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sideling

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abruptly (related)

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ominous (related)

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ignominious (related)

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Having a rough and frank but affable manner

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The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner.

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Complete; absolute; utter.

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Full of spirit of life; effervescing, as liquors; sparkling; as, brisk cider.

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Firm in loyalty:

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Not polite; discourteous.

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The definition of instantaneous is something that happens right away.

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Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.

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The definition of staccato is where each sound is short and distinct from the other sounds.

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Acting or responding quickly; prompt; ready

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Causing tumult

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Not connected or joined

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Characterized by extreme emotion, especially anger:

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Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence; as, abruptness of style or manner. [First attested in the early 17^th century.]

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The state or quality of being brusque.

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brusquerie

Curtness or bluntness of manner.

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A journey undertaken by a group of people with a definite objective:

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The characteristic or quality of being gruff

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The act of hurrying; quickness of motion; rapidity

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Inclination to act on impulse rather than thought.

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instantaneity

The condition of being instantaneous

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A being precipitate; great haste; rashness

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Rapidity of movement or activity; agility or dexterity

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The characteristic of being rapid.

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The state of being sudden.

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The state of being swift

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gradual (antonym)

The definition of gradual is something that changes or progresses slowly or over time.

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leisurely (antonym)

Acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried.

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at-ease (antonym)

happening suddenly and unexpectedly

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expansive (antonym)

The definition of expansive is taking up or covering a wide area or space, or open and inclusive.

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deliberate (antonym)

Formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

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calm (antonym)

The definition of calm is someone or something who is peaceful and free from stress or worries.

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kind (antonym)

Mild, gentle, forgiving

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Pertaining to or having a crust, as, for example, in the case of bread.

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Using only a few words; laconic

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Clear and distinct to the eye; conspicuous:

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surprise (related)

Unexpected.

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attitude (related)

Rudely unceremonious

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Feeling a lack of empathy or association with something.

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blunt-edged

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blunt-ended

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blunt-pointed

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bluntish

Somewhat blunt.

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unedged

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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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