abrupt

/əˈbrʌpt/
adjective
  1. Sudden and unexpected, often in a way that is unpleasant or jarring.
    • There was an abrupt change in the weather, with temperatures dropping 20 degrees in an hour.
    • The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm went off.
    • Her abrupt departure left everyone confused and worried.
  2. Rude or curt in manner or speech; not friendly or polite.
    • She gave an abrupt nod and walked away without saying goodbye.
    • The customer service representative was so abrupt that I decided to hang up.
    • His abrupt reply made it clear he didn't want to talk.
  3. Steep or sharply sloping; rising or falling quickly.
    • The trail ended at an abrupt cliff overlooking the ocean.
    • The landscape featured abrupt hills and deep valleys.
    • We had to stop because of the abrupt drop in the road ahead.
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