Word SUDDEN: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

sudden

🇺🇸 [ˈsʌdn]

Meanings

Occurring quickly and unexpectedly, without warning or preparation. A sudden event or change is abrupt and can cause surprise or disruption. It often refers to something that happens without prior indication or gradual development.

Examples

• The sudden change in weather caught everyone off guard.
• He had a sudden realization about what needed to be done.
• A sudden noise startled the crowd.

Synonyms

abrupt • unexpected • unforeseen

Antonyms

gradual • predictable • steady