 abruptness |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an abrupt discourteous manner | |
| Synonyms: | curtness shortness gruffness brusqueness | |
| Related terms: | discourtesy | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the property possessed by a slope that is very steep | |
| Synonyms: | steepness precipitousness | |
| Related terms: | gradualness gradient | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning | |
| Synonyms: | suddenness precipitance precipitancy precipitateness | |
| Related terms: | haste | |
| Similar spelling: |
abruption abruptly |
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