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abrupt

/əˈbrʌpt/

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adjective

/əˈbrʌpt/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то внезапное, неожиданное или резкое по манере.

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

  1. Sudden and unexpectedB2formal

    Happening quickly and without warning.

    ruВнезапный

    • 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.

    Synonymshastyimmediateinstantaneousprecipitatequickrapidsuddenunexpectedunforeseen

    Antonymsexpectedgradual

  2. Rude or curtB2formal

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

    ruРезкий

    • 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.

    Synonymsbluntbrusquecurtdiscourteousgruffsharpshortsnappishterseunceremonious

    Antonymscourteousdiplomaticgenialgraciouspolitesuavetactful

  3. Steep or sharpC1formal

    Describing a slope or incline that is very steep.

    ruКрутой

    • 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.

    Synonymsprecipitoussheersteepvertical

    Antonymseasygentlegradualsloping

Forms
  • more abrupt comparative form
  • most abrupt superlative form
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