abruptness (n.)

  1. an abrupt discourteous manner

    [ Syn: brusqueness , curtness , gruffness , shortness ]

  2. the property possessed by a slope that is very steep

    [ Syn: precipitousness , steepness ]

  3. the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

    [ Syn: precipitateness , precipitousness , precipitance , precipitancy , suddenness ]

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