abrupt
Translation
sudden, curt, steep
Examples
There was an abrupt change in the weather.
There was an abrupt change in the weather.
His abrupt manner can be off-putting.
His abrupt manner can be off-putting.
The path came to an abrupt drop.
The path came to an abrupt drop.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) Modifies a noun. His abrupt departure surprised everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sudden, unexpected, curt; Antonyms: gradual, smooth, polite
Etymology
From Latin 'ab-' (away) + 'rumpere' (to break). The core idea is 'broken off', which applies to a sudden change, a rude manner, or a steep cliff.
Memory Tips
Imagine a road that just 'breaks off' into a cliff – an abrupt end.