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

The exchange between the reporter and the Fever's public relations staff abruptly ended the press conference and was excluded from the Fever’s official YouTube upload of it. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

When pushed again to talk about his relationship with Sheer, Collins abruptly left the podium and walked away from reporters. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Spirit shut down abruptly on May 2 during its second bankruptcy filing. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

At the Executive Office for Immigration Review, hundreds of longtime federal immigration judges have left since last year, many of whom were fired abruptly without warning or cause. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 29 July 2026