abruptly

adverb

UK/əˈbrʌpt.li/
US/əˈbrʌpt.li/

Definitions of abruptly adverb

suddenness

  1. in a sudden, unexpected manner, sometimes causing a sense of unpleasantness

    • The meeting ended abruptly because the chairperson had to leave urgently.

    • He stopped speaking abruptly, leaving the room in silence.

    • The storm arrived very abruptly, catching everyone off guard.

manner

  1. in a manner that is curt, somewhat rude, and lacking in politeness, often by using few words

    • When asked about her plans, she replied abruptly, 'I don't know.'

    • He interrupted my speech abruptly, which shocked me.

    • "I don't have time to deal with this," he said abruptly.