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Abrupt

Abrupt | Abruptly | Abruptness

Abrupt meaning

Broken away (from restraint). | Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. | Curt in manner.

Example sentences (20)

BRETT GIROIR: There is a very large body of data that would say that abrupt discontinuation or abrupt reduction in dosage can be harmful to patients.

An ex-staffer of Member for Wagga Joe McGirr has disputed a claim the MP was unaware about his historic involvement with an extreme right-wing political group in the lead up to his abrupt dismissal.

Anyone who was still doubting ’s star quality in 2017 was given a very abrupt awakening when they opened the Brit Awards with this stunning rendition of their signature tune.

A top debt ceiling negotiator for McCarthy said Friday, May 19, that it’s time to “press pause” on talks as negotiations with the White House came to an abrupt standstill at the Capitol.

Before its abrupt cancelation by Netflix, was beginning to show the stirrings of greatness.

Bisaccia took over as the Raiders interim head coach in 2021 after Jon Gruden’s abrupt resignation five games into the season.

Bradfield was one of three deputy chiefs who have cooperatively ran the fire department since the abrupt departure of former Fire Chief John Brant.

But China’s abrupt reversal of its Covid Zero policy, which took it to an extreme, has cast doubts over the approach and left a gaping hole in the world’s game plan for the next pandemic.

But Kohberger’s demeanor took an abrupt turn and his appearance changed after the shocking murders, the student said.

China’s economy is anemic after the abrupt abandonment of Mr. Xi’s strict “zero Covid” policies, and the government is also trying to defuse a longer-term real-estate crisis.

Cloud computing provider Iomart has declared its confidence in the outlook for the following the abrupt departure last month of its former chief executive.

Exactly six months ago, a crush brought a concert at the Brixton Academy to an abrupt halt.

Fans following the show on social media platform X were sad Nigel's Strictly journey had come to an abrupt end.

Following the finale of the cult favorite CW series, the series' executive producer took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his dissatisfaction with the network's approach to the series' abrupt cancelation.

Former SNP chief executive Mr Murrell’s arrest has raised questions about what his wife, the former SNP leader, knew about the investigation before her abrupt resignation last month.

For some players, this turn came out of nowhere: an abrupt change in the characterization of a beloved character.

Hae Sung is a powerfully committed romantic; Nora's abrupt goodbye has haunted him for over 20 years, and he must find some semblance of closure before he lets go.

Her abrupt departure follows a period of in French Olympic circles and prompted calls from Paris 2024 organizers for sports leaders to set differences aside and focus on delivering the Games.

Host Aggie Chambre explores the best and worst political U-turns of recent times — and ponders how and why certain politicians get away with abrupt changes of heart.

However, after Riley returned following an abrupt six-week absence, Ellie expressed her romantic interest in Riley, capping the night off with a kiss.