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What words are similar to abrupt?

Here are some words similar to "abrupt" depending on the specific nuance you're aiming for:

Sudden and Unexpected:

* Sudden: (most basic synonym)

* Sharp: (implies a sudden change in direction)

* Unexpected: (emphasizes the lack of warning)

* Unforeseen: (similar to unexpected, but with a hint of inevitability)

* Instantaneous: (emphasizing the speed of the change)

* Blithe: (a sudden change without any warning)

* Out of the blue: (idiomatic phrase meaning sudden and unexpected)

Rough and Rude:

* Brusque: (implies a curt and unfriendly manner)

* Curt: (short and unfriendly in speech)

* Blunt: (straightforward to the point of being rude)

* Harsh: (rough and unpleasant)

* Rough: (lacking smoothness or delicacy)

* Uncivil: (lacking courtesy)

Disruptive and Unexpected:

* Jarring: (causing a shock or disturbance)

* Disruptive: (causing a disturbance or interruption)

* Unsettling: (causing unease or discomfort)

* Unnerving: (making someone feel anxious or nervous)

Other Synonyms:

* Precipitous: (very steep or sudden)

* Steep: (rising or falling sharply)

* Hasty: (done or made with excessive speed or urgency)

* Impulsive: (acting suddenly without thinking)

The best word to use will depend on the specific context. Consider the tone you want to convey and the meaning you wish to emphasize.

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