abrupt in Italian
abrupt in Italian is brusco, improvviso, inaspettato — abrupt means happening suddenly and without warning.
abrupt in Italian
brusco
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
improvviso
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
inaspettato
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
discontinua
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
discontinuo
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
sconnessa
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
sconnesso
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
brusco
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "abrupt" in Italian?
"abrupt" in Italian is brusco, improvviso, inaspettato. abrupt means: Happening suddenly and without warning.
How do you use "abrupt" in a sentence?
Example: "The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm sounded." In Italian, "abrupt" is brusco, improvviso, inaspettato.
Are there other ways to say "abrupt" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "abrupt": brusco, improvviso, inaspettato, discontinua, discontinuo, sconnessa.
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