# abrupter

CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abrupter
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

more sudden or more severe than something else. You use this to describe a change or an action that happens very quickly and without warning.

For teachers: more sudden, severe, or harsh in nature than another instance. Often used to describe a change in tone, a physical impact, or a transition between states.

## Examples

- The second storm was much more abrupt than the first.
- The manager's abrupter response to the mistake made the employee feel even more embarrassed.
- While the initial decline in sales was gradual, the subsequent drop was abrupter, catching the board completely off guard and forcing an emergency meeting.

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