abruptness
- a word derived from abrupt.
Example Sentences
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Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education — which represents 1,600 universities and colleges — said many of his members were taken aback by the abruptness of the action.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2025
Because of the abruptness of this breakup, you might have been left blaming yourself.
From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2023
This was in, this was out with whiplash-like abruptness.
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2023
Mr. Moline and Ms. Holland-Thielen said the abruptness of their firings made them suspect that Ms. Shotwell had bowed to pressure.
From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2022
His cheeks were high and flat, and cut to his jaw with the abruptness of an ax chop.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
