Abruptness: meaning, definitions and examples
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abruptness
[ əˈbrʌptnəs ]
in behavior
The quality of being sudden or unexpected in an unpleasant way.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His abruptness in the meeting offended many colleagues.
- She was taken aback by the abruptness of his departure.
in speech
The quality of being brief and to the point, sometimes in a way that may seem rude.
Synonyms
brusqueness, conciseness, terse-ness
Examples of usage
- His abruptness in his speech made it difficult for others to engage in conversation with him.
- Her abruptness can be mistaken for lack of interest.
Translations
Translations of the word "abruptness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abrupto
🇮🇳 अचानकपन
🇩🇪 Abruptheit
🇮🇩 keterkejutan
🇺🇦 різкість
🇵🇱 nagłość
🇯🇵 突然
🇫🇷 brusquerie
🇪🇸 abrupto
🇹🇷 ani
🇰🇷 갑작스러움
🇸🇦 مفاجأة
🇨🇿 náhlost
🇸🇰 náhlosť
🇨🇳 突然
🇸🇮 nenadnost
🇮🇸 skyndileiki
🇰🇿 күтпегендік
🇬🇪 უეცრობა
🇦🇿 ani
🇲🇽 abrupto
Word origin
The word 'abruptness' originated from the Latin word 'abruptus', meaning broken off. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass both the meanings of suddenness and briefness, reflecting its dual nature in behavior and speech.