abruptness

🇺🇸 /əˈbrʌptnəs/ 🇬🇧 /əˈbrʌptnəs/
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noun
R

A situation that happens quickly and without warning, often causing surprise or discomfort.

The abruptness of the ending surprised everyone after the slow build-up.

R

Behavior that is rude and quick to end a conversation, without being polite or friendly.

The abruptness of the response was rude and unfriendly.

translation

n. A situation that happens quickly and without warning, often causing surprise or discomfort.; Behavior that is rude and quick to end a conversation, without being polite or friendly.

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Plural abruptnesses