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abrupt

(adj): marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

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(adj): vs. legato), disconnected -- ((music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply

(adj): exceedingly sudden and unexpected

(adj): vs. gradual) -- (happening without warning or in a short space of time

(adj): extremely steep

(adj): vs. gradual) -- (having a sharp inclination

(adj): surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner

(adj): vs. courteous) -- (showing no courtesy; rude

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about 1 year ago jeen0809 said: sudden

He entered the door abruptly.

about 1 year ago jiyoungchoi92 said: sudden

There was an abrupt change in the weather.

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