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abruptness

/æbrʌptnɛs/ noun · British & US
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What does abruptness mean?

noun

The quality of being sudden or unexpected; a sudden change or interruption. The state of being abrupt or unprepared.

Example

"The abruptness of the news left her speechless."

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