Meaning of the word abrupt in English

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abrupt

US /əˈbrʌpt/
UK /əˈbrʌpt/

Adjective

1.

sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant:

Example:
Our conversation came to an abrupt end when George burst into the room.
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