abruptness

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.

Wife in Name Only Charlotte M. Brame 1860

The U.S. S.ate Department Monday expressed surprise at the -- quote -- "abruptness" and said other countries face their own decisions on whether to stay or go.

CNN Transcript Apr 19, 2004 2004

If he roused himself from his brooding and began to talk, he always spoke with a kind of abruptness and never of what he really wanted to say.

The Brothers Karamazov 2003

"Miss Milray," said Clementina, with a kind of abruptness, "do you eva hear anything from Dr. Welwright?"

Ragged Lady — Volume 2 William Dean Howells 1878

"Miss Milray," said Clementina, with a kind of abruptness, "do you eva hear anything from Dr. Welwright?"

Ragged Lady — Complete William Dean Howells 1878

I’m annoyed at his abruptness, which is even worse than usual.

Disenchanted Princess JULIE LINKER 2007

I’m annoyed at his abruptness, which is even worse than usual.

Disenchanted Princess JULIE LINKER 2007

If he roused himself from his brooding and began to talk, he always spoke with a kind of abruptness and never of what he really wanted to say.

The Brothers Karamazov Fyodor Dostoyevsky 1851

Concerns about the role of natural selection and the recognition that origin "abruptness" calls for theoretical revisions is reflected in Newman's views.

Telic Thoughts 2008

Major resentments in the fleet flare up without the need for groundwork or foreshadowing, and go silent with equal abruptness.

MIND MELD: If We Ran Battlestar Galactica 2009