Definition of abrupt

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• abrupt is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
• abrupt is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
• abrupt is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of abrupt

• marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions (adjective)

  Examples

  1. abrupt prose

  Synonyms

  1. disconnected
• extremely steep (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an abrupt canyon

  Synonyms

  1. precipitous
  2. sharp
• exceedingly sudden and unexpected (adjective)

  Examples

  1. came to an abrupt stop
  2. an abrupt change in the weather
• surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an abrupt reply

See definition of abrupt in Merriam Webster