All 3 Uses of
abrupt
in
Hard Times
- Her manner was short and abrupt, yet faltering and timid.†
Chpt 2.6
- She abruptly broke off.†
Chpt 2.7 *
- Mr. Bounderby silently gazed about him for some moments, in every direction except Mrs. Sparsit's direction; and then, abruptly turning upon the niece of Lady Scadgers, said to that wretched woman: 'Now, ma'am!†
Chpt 3.3
Definition:
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(abrupt as in: an abrupt change) sudden and unexpected
or (less commonly): characterized by sudden changes or at a steep angle