abruptness

noun

1. an abrupt discourteous manner

Similar word(s): brusqueness, curtness, gruffness, shortness

Definition categories: attribute, discourtesy, rudeness

2. the property possessed by a slope that is very steep

Similar word(s): precipitousness, steepness

Definition categories: attribute, gradient, slope

3. the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

Similar word(s): precipitance, precipitancy, precipitateness, precipitousness, suddenness

Definition categories: attribute, haste, hastiness, hurriedness, hurry, precipitation