Synonyms for abrupt

Adjective

1. abrupt, disconnected, staccato (vs. legato), disconnected

usage: marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions; "abrupt prose"

2. abrupt, sudden (vs. gradual)

usage: exceedingly sudden and unexpected; "came to an abrupt stop"; "an abrupt change in the weather"

3. abrupt, precipitous, sharp, steep (vs. gradual)

usage: extremely steep; "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"

4. abrupt, discourteous (vs. courteous)

usage: surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner; "an abrupt reply"