abrupt

• Décrit quelque chose de soudain, inattendu, ou brusque dans la manière, ainsi qu'une pente raide.

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

1. Sudden and unexpectedB2formal

   Happening quickly and without warning.

   Soudain et inattendu

   • 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.

   Synonymeshastyimmediateinstantaneousprecipitatequickrapidsuddenunexpectedunforeseen

   Antonymesexpectedgradual

2. Rude or curtB2formal

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

   Brutal, sec

   • 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.

   Synonymesbluntbrusquecurtdiscourteousgruffsharpshortsnappishterseunceremonious

   Antonymescourteousdiplomaticgenialgraciouspolitesuavetactful

3. Steep or sharpC1formal

   Describing a slope or incline that is very steep.

   Abrupt (pente raide)

   • 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.

   Synonymesprecipitoussheersteepvertical

   Antonymeseasygentlegradualsloping