abrupt

• Beschreibt etwas, das plötzlich, unerwartet oder schroff geschieht. Bezieht sich auf jähe Veränderungen sowie auf eine barsche, abgehackte Ausdrucksweise.

Describes something that is sudden, unexpected, or curt in manner.

1. Sudden and unexpectedB2formal

   Happening quickly and without warning.

   Plötzlich und unerwartet

   • The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm went off.
   • There was an abrupt change in the weather.
   • His abrupt departure surprised everyone.

   Synonymehastyimmediateinstantaneousprecipitatequickrapidsuddenunexpectedunforeseen

   Antonymeexpectedgradual

2. Rude or curtB2formal

   Speaking or behaving in a way that seems unfriendly or rude because of being too quick or direct.

   Schroff

   • She gave an abrupt reply and walked away.
   • His tone was abrupt and dismissive.
   • I didn't mean to sound so abrupt; I was just in a hurry.

   Synonymebluntbrusquecurtdiscourteousgruffsharpshortsnappishterseunceremonious

   Antonymecourteousdiplomaticgenialgraciouspolitesuavetactful

3. Steep or sharpC1formal

   Describing a slope or incline that is very steep.

   Steil oder scharf

   • The path made an abrupt descent into the valley.
   • The cliff had an abrupt drop to the ocean below.
   • We had to climb an abrupt hill to reach the summit.

   Synonymeprecipitoussheersteepvertical

   Antonymeeasygentlegradualsloping