abrupt

/aˈbɹʌpt/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation

noun

1. Something which is abrupt; an abyss.

verb

1. To tear off or asunder.

2. To interrupt suddenly.

adjective

1. Broken away (from restraint).

2. Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.

"The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived."

3. Curt in manner.

Synonyms: brusque, impolite, rude, uncivil

4. Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.

5. Broken off.

6. Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.

7. Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.

Synonyms

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