abruptly
/əˈbrʌptli/
adverb
- In a sudden, unexpected, or quick way.
- She ended the phone call abruptly and refused to explain why.
- The car stopped abruptly when a deer ran into the road.
- The weather changed abruptly from sunny to stormy in just a few minutes.
- In a rude or curt manner; without politeness or warning.
- He spoke abruptly to the waiter, which made everyone uncomfortable.
- The manager abruptly dismissed the employee's suggestion without considering it.
- When asked about his past, he answered abruptly and changed the subject.