abruptness
noun /əˈbrʌptnəs/
/əˈbrʌptnəs/
[uncountable]- the fact of being sudden, unexpected and often unpleasant
- The abruptness of the ending comes as a shock after the long slow build-up.
- the fact of being rude and unfriendly, without taking time to say more than is necessary synonym brusqueness, curtness
- Polite enquiries were met with abruptness and rudeness.