Abrupt

Abrupt

(1): (n.) An abrupt place.

(2): (v. t.) To tear off or asunder.

(3): (a.) Suddenly terminating, as if cut off.

(4): (a.) Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.

(5): (a.) Having sudden transitions from one subject to another; unconnected.

(6): (a.) Broken off; very steep, or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; steep; as, abrupt places.