The Only Use of
abrupt
in
Of Mice and Men
- He turned abruptly and went to the door, but before he went out he turned and looked for a long moment at the two men.
p. 23.4abruptly = suddenly and unexpectedly
Definitions:
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(1)
(abrupt as in: an abrupt change) sudden and unexpected
or (less commonly): characterized by sudden changes or at a steep angle -
(2)
(abrupt as in: she is abrupt) rude or unfriendly because of using too few words or moving too quickly