Synonyms of abruptly

abruptly

adverb

ə-ˈbrəp(t)-lē 

as in suddenly

with great suddenness

the car in front stopped abruptly, and we almost hit it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suddenly
• short
• unexpectedly
• instantly
• all of a sudden
• immediately
• quickly
• rapidly
• promptly
• surprisingly
• swiftly
• instantaneously
• fast
• speedily
• straightaway
• readily
• hastily
• impulsively
• right off
• right away
• incontinently
• swift
• quick
• impetuously
• recklessly
• rashly
• directly
• right
• pronto
• posthaste
• snappily
• full tilt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowly
• gradually
• hesitantly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abruptly

Another is public relations, in that players would likely face criticism for abruptly suspending, and potentially ending, the 2026 season. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026

As part of the bid, Castlelake has teamed with Mark Breen and Peter Bellew, who was an executive at EasyJet before leaving abruptly in 2022. — Kate Duffy, Fortune, 6 July 2026

The much-ballyhooed heavyweight boxing match between Mike Tyson and Andrew Golota ends abruptly when Golota quits after the second round; later Golota is hospitalized with a concussion. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

Such blindsiding firings aren't limited to struggling employees; experienced professionals and executives are also abruptly dismissed due to shifting business priorities, restructuring, or leadership changes. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026