abruptness

Examples

• All

• She stares at her receiver, stung by his abruptness.

  Fiction book (1991)

• A bit stunned by Alain's abruptness, they back off, leaving Alain to his wash.

  Fiction book (1998)

• I apologize for the abruptness of these visitors.

  Fiction book (1991)

• If her abruptness annoyed him, he covered it well.

  Fiction book (1990)

• They had none of the New York abruptness I was used to.

  Fiction book (1997)

• His abruptness seems uncalled for.

  Fiction book (1997)

• You must forgive Joseph's abruptness.

  A Warm December (1973)

• I do hope that recognizing a mother's anxiety to see her child, you might excuse my abruptness.

  Love & Friendship (2016)

• The abruptness of the reply suggested that he not only didn't know, he didn't care, but I persisted in my efforts.

  Fiction book (1992)

• It is all about radiating a positive presence in a world where negativity, abruptness, and rudeness seem to be the norm.

  Blog text (13)

Synonyms

R

rudeness

vsabruptness

27 1.8

Lack of politeness or respect for other people

is sudden and often rude rather than general disrespect

I

impertinence

vsabruptness

7 8.1

Rude behavior or remarks that show a lack of respect

is sudden rudeness in manner rather than cheeky disrespect

I

incivility

vsabruptness

5 7.9

Rude behavior that shows no politeness

is sudden and often rude in manner, not always deliberate

B

brusqueness

vsabruptness

1 7.9

A short, direct way of speaking that often seems rude

is sudden and often rude stressing lack of courtesy

S

sharpness

vsabruptness

1 4.6

A harsh, sudden way of speaking that sounds unfriendly

is sudden and often rude, not only urgent

G

gruffness

vsabruptness

1 6.6

A rough, unfriendly way of speaking or acting

is sudden and often rude rather than merely rough

I

impoliteness

vsabruptness

1 4.1

Rude or disrespectful behavior toward other people

is sudden and often rude focusing on sudden manner

C

curtness

vsabruptness

1 7.0

A short, rude way of speaking that sounds unfriendly

is sudden via very short unfriendly speech

S

shortness

vsabruptness

1 6.5

A quick, unfriendly way of speaking to someone

is sudden in manner and often lacks courtesy

S

snippiness

vsabruptness

1 7.7

A short, slightly rude way of speaking to someone

is stronger, being sudden and often rude

O

offhandedness

vsabruptness

8.1

A way of speaking that sounds casual and not prepared, sometimes rude

is sudden in manner rather than merely casual

U

ungraciousness

vsabruptness

8.1

Being rude and not polite to other people

is sudden and often rude, not just poor manners

U

unmannerly behavior

vsabruptness

5.8

Rude actions that show a lack of politeness

is sudden and often rude rather than general bad conduct

Antonyms

C

courteousness

3.5

A polite way of behaving that shows respect for other people

T

tactfulness

4.9

Careful and kind behavior when dealing with people to avoid hurting them

How Abrupt

rudeness

27 1.8

abruptness

1 5.2

brusqueness

1 7.9

curtness

1 7.0

terseness

1 6.7

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology