Abruptly - English meaning

adverb

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Usage examples:

The film ends rather abruptly

adverb

In a rude or curt manner.

Usage examples:

She barely conceals her irritation and speaks briefly and abruptly to the woman

adverb

Steeply; precipitously.

Usage examples:

The forested terrain ascends abruptly

adverb

In a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant way

Usage examples:

He stood up abruptly and went outside., the talks ended abruptly when one of the delegations walked…

adverb

In a way that seems rude and unfriendly, especially by using very few words when talking

Usage examples:

"i don't care what you think," audrey said abruptly., i know i sometimes speak and act abruptly.