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abruptly

 

[ əˈbrʌptli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

suddenly

In an abrupt or sudden manner; without warning or notice.

Synonyms

abrupt, instantly, suddenly, unexpectedly

Examples of usage

  • The car came to a stop abruptly.
  • She ended the conversation abruptly.
Context #2 | Adverb

rudely

In a curt and brusque manner; without politeness or consideration.

Synonyms

brusquely, curtly, rudely

Examples of usage

  • He spoke to her abruptly, without even looking up from his phone.
  • She dismissed the idea abruptly.

Translations

Translations of the word "abruptly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abruptamente

🇮🇳 अचानक

🇩🇪 plötzlich

🇮🇩 tiba-tiba

🇺🇦 раптово

🇵🇱 nagle

🇯🇵 突然に

🇫🇷 brusquement

🇪🇸 bruscamente

🇹🇷 aniden

🇰🇷 갑자기

🇸🇦 بشكل مفاجئ

🇨🇿 náhle

🇸🇰 náhle

🇨🇳 突然

🇸🇮 nenadoma

🇮🇸 skyndilega

🇰🇿 кенеттен

🇬🇪 უეცრად

🇦🇿 birdən

🇲🇽 bruscamente

Etymology

The word 'abruptly' originates from the Latin word 'abruptus', meaning broken off. It first appeared in English in the mid-16th century. The adverb form 'abruptly' is commonly used to describe something happening suddenly or unexpectedly, without warning. Over time, it has come to be associated with both physical and verbal actions that are quick, sharp, and unceremonious.

See also: abrupt, abruptness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,991 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.