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abrupt

UK
/əˈbrʌpt/
US
/əˈbrʌpt/

Translations

abruptadjective
abrupter
Comp.
abruptest
Super.
UK
/əˈbrʌpt/
US
/əˈbrʌpt/
There was an abrupt change in his behavior.
Il y a eu un changement soudain dans son comportement.
brusquePour un ton, une parole ou une manière de se comporter ; registre courant.
His abrupt manner of speaking made it difficult for others to approach him.
Son ton brusque dissuadait les autres de l'approcher.
abruptSurtout pour un relief, une pente ou un terrain.
The hikers struggled to climb the abrupt slope of the mountain.
Les randonneurs ont eu du mal à gravir le versant abrupt de la montagne.
Additional translations
brutalAvec une nuance de soudaineté marquée et souvent désagréable.
brusquePour une transition, une progression ou une succession d'idées sans continuité.
raidePour une pente ou un relief ; plus courant en usage général.
Synonyms
sudden
unexpected
sharp
hasty
curt
brusque
steep
disruptive
Antonyms
gradual
smooth
abruptadverb
UK
/əˈbrʌpt/
US
/əˈbrʌpt/
Archaic/rare usage meaning ‘abruptly’.
The carriage halted abrupt at the gate.
La voiture s'est arrêtée brusquement à la grille.
Additional translations
soudainementMoins marqué que brusquement, mais possible dans un contexte de soudaineté.

Definitions

abruptadjective
Sudden and unexpected, often in a way that is unpleasant.
The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm went off.
Brief to the point of rudeness; curt.
His abrupt manner of speaking made it difficult for others to approach him.
Steep or having a sharp incline.
The hikers struggled to climb the abrupt slope of the mountain.
Characterized by a sudden break or lack of continuity; disconnected.
The essay's argument made several abrupt jumps from one idea to the next.
abruptadverb
Suddenly or without preparation; abruptly. (archaic, rare)
The carriage halted abrupt at the gate.
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