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Definition of abruptness

abruptness

/əˈbrʌpt.nəs/
ab · rupt · ness
Adverb:abruptly
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Adjective:abrupt
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• noun

1

The quality or state of happening suddenly and unexpectedly, without warning or preparation.

Example

"The abruptness of the weather change caught the hikers completely off guard."

2

A curt, brusque, or unceremonious manner in speech or behavior that seems rude or unfriendly.

Example

"She apologized for her abruptness on the phone, explaining that she had been in the middle of an urgent meeting."

3

The state of having a steep, sheer, or precipitous slope or drop.

Example

"The sheer abruptness of the coastal cliffs made landing a boat along the shore nearly impossible."

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• Rhymes for abruptness

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abronia
abrupt
abruptly
abruptness
abscess
abscond
absconder

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'abrupt' (derived from the Latin 'abruptus', meaning 'broken off' or 'steep', from 'ab-' meaning 'off' and 'rumpere' meaning 'to break') combined with the native Old English suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abruptness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abruptness
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