abruptness

Given the abruptness of his departure, he may yet have to decide himself, aides and friends say.

Though the abruptness of his conduct startled me, I could not but regard him with some admiration.

Charley's words were verified, and Ida blamed herself severely for her cruel abruptness.

Climbing out of the train Stanton stood for a second rubbing his eyes at the final abruptness and unreality of it all.

We must remember the unexampled abruptness of the Arabian revolution.

His voice broke in suddenly on her swift, tumultuous thoughts, making her start with its cold abruptness.