Meaning of the word abruptly in English

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abruptly

US /əˈbrʌpt.li/
UK /əˈbrʌpt.li/

Adverb

1.

in a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant way:

Example:
He stood up abruptly and went outside.
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