abruptness Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an abrupt discourteous manner
shortness; curtness; gruffness; brusqueness.
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noun the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
steepness; precipitousness.
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noun the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
precipitateness; suddenness; precipitance; precipitancy; precipitousness.
WordNet
Ab*rupt"ness noun
Definitions
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The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness. -
Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence; as, .abruptness of style or manner