abruptly
adverb/əˈbrʌptli/
/əˈbrʌptli/
- in a sudden, unexpected and often unpleasant way
- The interview ended abruptly.
- in a way that seems rude and unfriendly, without taking time to say more than is necessary synonym brusquely, curtly
- ‘Come here!’ she said abruptly.
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