The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness.
Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence; as, abruptness of style or manner.
characterized by or involving action or change without preparation or warning : sudden and unexpected
rudely or unceremoniously curt
lacking smoothness or continuity
giving the impression of being cut or broken off
involving a sudden steep rise or drop