sudden
adjective
happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly.
suddenness
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a word derived from
sudden.
Example Sentences
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But others like Mr Srinivas are shocked by the suddenness of the move.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2025
“But the level of flooding and the suddenness and catastrophic impacts of it could very well be replicated in California,” Swain said during a media briefing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2025
The suddenness and thoroughness of the change “lets us seriously question whether the meeting of populations was one of love and peace and admixture,” Willerslev says.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 10, 2024
“We’re talking about it and just kind of sharing the impact of the suddenness of a loss like that,” Carroll said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
It came with a suddenness and a stab of pain.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
