Synonyms of suddenness

suddenness

noun

as in abruptness

Related Words

• abruptness
• hastiness
• impetuousness
• carelessness
• recklessness
• rashness
• heedlessness
• brashness
• precipitousness
• inconsideration
• inconsiderateness
• thoughtlessness
• incaution
• incautiousness
• unwariness

Dissimilar Words

• circumspection
• prudence
• alertness
• wariness
• cautiousness
• carefulness
• caution
• care
• watchfulness
• vigilance
• attentiveness
• guardedness
• observance
• heedfulness
• chariness
• foresight
• providence
• gingerliness
• foresightedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suddenness

Gradually for us, but with terrifying suddenness for Amy, a third mode arises from the dialectic that Leigh creates between the weight of her job and the levity of her friendship with Rosie. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026

Part of what made this disaster so deadly was its suddenness. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026

The suddenness and circumstances of José’s passing make this loss especially difficult to comprehend. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Given the suddenness, it's concluded Waymo likely couldn't have reliably prevented contact, though such incidents offer learning opportunities for autonomous systems. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

After an arduously long winter, these narrow, modestly sized shops have been—with a suddenness and intensity that only TikTok and Instagram can foment—thronged. — David Kamp, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Its suddenness was almost the chief terror. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 June 2026

On May 24, three days after Busch’s death, the suddenness of his passing was palpable amid the exhaust fumes and roaring engines before the start of the Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. — Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026

Busch died at age 41 on Thursday, and Patrick said the suddenness of his death still hasn't fully sunk in. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026