ಅರ್ಥ : Marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
Abrupt prose.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : disconnected
ಅರ್ಥ : Exceedingly sudden and unexpected.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
Came to an abrupt stop.
An abrupt change in the weather.
ಅರ್ಥ : Extremely steep.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
An abrupt canyon.
The precipitous rapids of the upper river.
The precipitous hills of Chinese paintings.
A sharp drop.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : precipitous, sharp
ಅರ್ಥ : Surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
An abrupt reply.