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Recent Examples of abruptness
The abruptness of the transition is jarring, both mentally and physically, but it’s been invaluable for both former Bruins to have each other to lean on through the rollercoaster experience.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Appreciated over time and sometimes delivered with abruptness.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
While acknowledging that Nairobi will feel economic pain, particularly from the abruptness of the decision, Nzomo, the former ambassador, said the city’s status remains secure.
—Joseph Maina, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Some new retirees are caught off-guard by the abruptness of the transition from full-time work to a permanent vacation of sorts.
—Mary Moreland, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Monique’s penchant for forthrightness, almost to the point of abruptness, is what makes her reintegration to the cast fascinating already.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
Not literally, but in the abruptness of the way her daily life and sense of self changed.
—Essence, 20 Nov. 2025
The move has stirred considerable conversation, not only because of Burstein’s longstanding track record of successful defenses on Minaj’s behalf, but because of the abruptness of his departure.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 Nov. 2025
In contrast, the abruptness of Kimmel’s suspension has sent shock waves throughout Hollywood.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Appreciated over time and sometimes delivered with abruptness.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
While acknowledging that Nairobi will feel economic pain, particularly from the abruptness of the decision, Nzomo, the former ambassador, said the city’s status remains secure.
—Joseph Maina, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Some new retirees are caught off-guard by the abruptness of the transition from full-time work to a permanent vacation of sorts.
—Mary Moreland, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Monique’s penchant for forthrightness, almost to the point of abruptness, is what makes her reintegration to the cast fascinating already.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
Not literally, but in the abruptness of the way her daily life and sense of self changed.
—Essence, 20 Nov. 2025
The move has stirred considerable conversation, not only because of Burstein’s longstanding track record of successful defenses on Minaj’s behalf, but because of the abruptness of his departure.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 Nov. 2025
In contrast, the abruptness of Kimmel’s suspension has sent shock waves throughout Hollywood.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abruptness
Noun
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If someone tends to have more of a combative communication style, they might have been raised to see bluntness as just telling the truth.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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Queen Elizabeth loved Kelly’s pragmatic bluntness and viewed her as an incredibly loyal friend.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lighton presents it all with unvarnished honesty, allowing the tension and humor to bloom in the clash between Skarsgård’s forthright Scandinavian brusqueness, and Melling’s awkward British charm.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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With off-putting brusqueness, the acupuncturist sticks needles into my head and left leg, leaves the room—and appears to forget all about me.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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How much of his life, his desperate desire for success, greatness, had been prompted by his shortness?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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The team’s mean average height is 6-foot-4 due to the notable shortness of main rotation guards Tre Jones (6-foot-1) and Rob Dillingham (6-foot-2) and two-way guards Yuki Kawamura (5-foot-7) and Mac McClung (6-foot-2).—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Abruptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abruptness. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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