MeanOF

abrupt

- adjective (adj)

Meaning: rude or brief in manner

Synonyms: blunt brusque crude crusty curt direct discourteous gruff impetuous impolite matter-of-fact rough short snappy snippy uncivil ungracious
Antonyms: calm kind nice
- adjective (adj)

Meaning: happening suddenly and unexpectedly

Synonyms: hasty hurried jerky precipitate precipitous quick rushing sudden surprising unanticipated unceremonious unexpected unforeseen
Antonyms: at ease deliberate expansive gradual leisurely

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