abrupt

Words with a similar base: abrupt

'abrupt'

[abrupt.s.01] as in: marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

Examples:
abrupt prose

'abrupt'

[abrupt.s.02] as in: exceedingly sudden and unexpected

Examples:
came to an abrupt stop
an abrupt change in the weather

'abrupt'

[abrupt.s.03] as in: extremely steep

Examples:
an abrupt canyon
the precipitous rapids of the upper river
the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings
a sharp drop

'abrupt'

[abrupt.s.04] as in: surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner

Examples:
an abrupt reply

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