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n. The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness.

n. Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence.

n. The state or quality of being abrupt.

n. the property possessed by a slope that is very steep

n. an abrupt discourteous manner

n. the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

"No sooner did they feel quite convinced that he was indifferent about his practice than they at once appreciated his services; what had been called abruptness now became truth and sincerity He was declared to be like Dr. Abernethy -- wonderfully clever, though slightly brusque in manner."

slope    gradient    discourtesy    rudeness    haste   

craggedness    ruggedness    steepness    suddenness   

suddenness    swiftness    directness    frankness    vividness