abruptness

Definitions

The quality of being sudden and unexpected.

A brusque or curt manner of speech or behavior.

The state of having a steep or sharp incline.

Examples

The abruptness of his departure left everyone in the room feeling confused and unsettled.

She was startled by the abruptness with which the teacher ended the lecture.

Synonyms

suddenness precipitousness brusqueness curtness unexpectedness bluntness haste

Antonyms

gradualness leisureliness smoothness politeness deliberateness gentleness continuity