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Recent Examples of abruptness
Appreciated over time and sometimes delivered with abruptness.
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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
Soliman is known as an elegant dresser, but his apartment was in bachelor-pad disarray, a reflection of his long hours at the hospital and the abruptness of his detention, said his friends, also clerics.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Soliman is known as an elegant dresser, but his apartment was in bachelor-pad disarray, a reflection of his long hours at the hospital and the abruptness of his detention, said his friends, also clerics.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abruptness
Noun
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Both quarterbacks revisited that period with apparent bluntness.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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She’s built a career on candid takes about relationships, work and the absurdities of everyday life, delivered with her trademark mix of bluntness and charm.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 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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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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Luzzatto said the relative shortness of that term is scaring away capital.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Abruptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abruptness. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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