abruptness Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an abrupt discourteous manner
    shortness; curtness; gruffness; brusqueness.
  2. noun the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
    steepness; precipitousness.
  3. noun the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
    precipitateness; suddenness; precipitance; precipitancy; precipitousness.

WordNet


Ab*rupt"ness noun
Definitions
  1. The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness.
  2. Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence; as, abruptness of style or manner.

Webster 1913