Synonyms of sudden
10 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for sudden is abrupt. Other synonyms of sudden are impetuous, precipitate, precipitous, precipitant and spontaneous. The opposite of sudden is gradual.
Synonyms and similar words for sudden
adjectiveOccurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
- abruptWithout notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
adjectiveHasty; violent; rash; precipitate.
- hotheadedPertaining to or characteristic of a hothead or hotheadedness; (of a person) easily excited or angered.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- precipitousHasty; rash; quick; sudden.
- subitaneousSudden; suddenly done or made.
- impetuousCharacterized by sudden violence or vehemence.
- impulsive
- precipitantInclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration; hasty, impulsive, rash.
- precipitateWith a hasty impulse; hurried; headstrong.
- spontaneousSaid or done without prior planning or prior writing.
- suddent
Opposite of sudden
adjectiveAntonym(s) of.
- gradualProceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “all”.
- unsuddenHappening slowly and with plenty of warning; not sudden.
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of sudden
- adjective Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
- adjective Hastily prepared or employed; quick; rapid.
- adjective Hasty; violent; rash; precipitate.
sudden in other languages
Questions about synonyms of sudden
- What is another word for sudden?
- Sudden has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as abrupt, impetuous, precipitate, precipitous, precipitant and spontaneous.
- What is the opposite of sudden?
- The opposite of sudden is gradual.
- What does sudden mean?
- Sudden means occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
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