Word Definition

Abrupt

  1. Suddenly terminating, as if cut off.
  2. To tear off or asunder.
  3. Broken off; very steep, or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; steep; as, abrupt places.
  4. Having sudden transitions from one subject to another; unconnected.
  5. An abrupt place.
  6. Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.