🔄 Synonyms of "Sudden"
5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| sharpnoun | Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded. |
| explosivenoun | Able to, or likely to, explode. |
| abruptverb | Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. |
| unexpectednoun | Not expected, anticipated or foreseen. |
| unforeseennoun | Not expected. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Sudden"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| gradualnoun | Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Sudden"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| abrupt | Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. |
| explosive | Able to, or likely to, explode. |
| unexpected | Not expected, anticipated or foreseen. |
| sharp | Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded. |
| unforeseen | Not expected. |
| precipitate | Moving with excessive speed or haste; overly hasty. |
| precipitated | Hastened; hurried. |
| hasty | Acting or done in haste; hurried or too quick; speedy due to having little time. |
| snappy | (informal) Rapid and without delay. |
| quick | Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast. |
| rapid | Very swift or quick. |
| precipitous | Steep, like a precipice |
| violent | Involving physical conflict. |
| intrusive | Tending to intrude; doing that which is not welcome; interrupting or disturbing; entering without permission or welcome. |
| upsurgenoun | A sudden strong rise or flow. |
| shocknoun | A sudden, heavy impact. |
| breakingnoun | The act by which something is broken. |
| snap | (informal, attributive) Done, made, performed, etc., quickly and unexpectedly, or without deliberation. |
| sharply | Rapidly, abruptly. |
| flash | (British, Australia and New Zealand, slang) Expensive-looking and demanding attention; stylish; showy. |
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