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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ab•rupt /əˈbrʌpt/USA pronunciation adj. - sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
- so short as to be unfriendly or impolite:an abrupt reply.
- changing suddenly;
sharp: an abrupt turn in a road.
ab•rupt•ly, adv. ab•rupt•ness, n. [uncountable]See -rupt-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ab•rupt (ə brupt′),USA pronunciation adj. - sudden or unexpected:an abrupt departure.
- curt or brusque in speech, manner, etc.:an abrupt reply.
- terminating or changing suddenly:an abrupt turn in a road.
- having many sudden changes from one subject to another;
lacking in continuity or smoothness:an abrupt writing style. - steep;
precipitous:an abrupt descent. - Botanytruncate (def. 4).
- Latin abruptus broken off (past participle of abrumpere), equivalent. to ab- ab- + -rup- break + -tus past participle suffix
- 1575–85
- 1, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged quick, sharp. See sudden.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged short, hurried, hasty, blunt.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged discontinuous, broken, uneven.
- 1, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged gradual.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged deliberate; patient, courteous.
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