Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
Curt in manner.
Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.
To interrupt suddenly.
Something which is abrupt; an abyss.
Direct, abrupt, blunt or unequivocal; not prevaricating.
Of a collision, from the front or in the direction of motion.
A collision from the front.
With the front of a vehicle.
With direct confrontation.