abrupt in Greek
abrupt in Greek is αιφνίδιος, απροσδόκητος, ξαφνικός — abrupt means happening suddenly and without warning.
abrupt in Greek
αιφνίδιος
Pronounced: aifnidios
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
απροσδόκητος
Pronounced: aprosdokitos
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
ξαφνικός
Pronounced: xafnikos
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
απότομος
Pronounced: apotomos
Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
κοφτός
Pronounced: koftos
Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
ασυνεχής
Pronounced: asynechis
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
απόκρημνος
Pronounced: apokrimnos
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
απότομος
Pronounced: apotomos
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
What does "abrupt" mean?
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adj Happening suddenly and without warning.
"The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm sounded."
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adj Blunt or curt in manner, verging on rude.
"Her abrupt reply left him wondering what he'd done wrong."
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adj Very steep, as if broken off sharply.
"The path ended at an abrupt drop into the ravine."
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abrupt in a sentence
- The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm sounded.
- His departure from the company was abrupt.
- Her abrupt reply left him wondering what he'd done wrong.
- The path ended at an abrupt drop into the ravine.
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What is "abrupt" in Greek?
"abrupt" in Greek is αιφνίδιος, απροσδόκητος, ξαφνικός. abrupt means: Happening suddenly and without warning.
How do you pronounce αιφνίδιος?
"abrupt" in Greek is αιφνίδιος, pronounced "aifnidios".
How do you use "abrupt" in a sentence?
Example: "The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm sounded." In Greek, "abrupt" is αιφνίδιος, απροσδόκητος, ξαφνικός.
Are there other ways to say "abrupt" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 7 translations listed for "abrupt": αιφνίδιος, απροσδόκητος, ξαφνικός, απότομος, κοφτός, ασυνεχής.
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