abrupt
adjective/ɐˈbɾuptu/medium
a·brup·to
Definition
Occurring or changing suddenly and unexpectedly.
The conversation ended with an abrupt silence.
The path's descent was very abrupt and difficult.
Common collocations
abrupt endabrupt changeabrupt slope
Etymology
Do latim 'abruptus' (particípio de 'abrumpere', 'romper bruscamente').