Abrupt

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Characterised by sudden, unexpected shifts or sharp transitions in speech, manner, or action.

“His abrupt change of subject left the audience momentarily confused.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ə.brʌpt/

Syllables

ab·rupt

Related Words

Synonyms

sharp

Antonyms

gradual smooth gentle

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

No repeated letters, A-B-R-U-P-T covers six distinct positions and is a strong diagnostic guess.

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P scores 3 points, a clean six-letter play with no high-value tiles wasted on bad positions.

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Words you can make from Abrupt

Shorter words formed from the letters in “abrupt”.

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