Abrupt vs Quick vs Sharp vs Steep vs Sudden vs Unexpected

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Abrupt

Top 2000 (comum) B1

Quick

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 adjective

Sharp

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 adjective

Steep

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 adjective

Sudden

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 adjective

Unexpected

Top 2000 (comum) B2 adjective

	Abrupt	Quick	Sharp	Steep	Sudden	Unexpected
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //əˈbrʌpt// 🇺🇸 //əˈbrʌpt//	🇬🇧 /["/kwɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kwɪk/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ʃɑːp/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ʃɑːrp/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/stiːp/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/stiːp/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈsʌdn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈsʌdn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/"]/
Significado	súbito e inesperado sudden and unexpected	que acontece depressa ou em pouco tempo happening fast or in a short time	Having a thin edge or point that can cut things.	Com uma inclinação ou declive acentuado. Having a sharp incline or slope.	que acontece rápido e sem aviso happening quickly and without warning	Algo que acontece de repente e não é planejado. Something that happens suddenly and is not planned.
Exemplo	The meeting ended with an abrupt dismissal.	She took a quick glance at the clock.	The knife is sharp enough to cut through meat easily.	a **steep hill/slope**	News of his **sudden** and unexpected **death** came as a great shock.	The unexpected turn of events left everyone in shock.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	A1	B1	B2	B1	B2
Classe gramatical		adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective
Colocações	abrupt change, abrupt stop, abrupt decision, abrupt manner	be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, quick and easy, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, quick and easy, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, quick and easy	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, as sharp as a razor, be, extremely, fairly, very, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, as sharp as a razor, be, seem, stay, extremely, fairly, very, be, sound, extremely, fairly, very, with, be, sound, extremely, fairly, very, with	be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very	sudden change, sudden stop, sudden increase, sudden movement	be, most, very, completely
Antônimos	gradual, smooth, gentle	slow, leisurely	blunt, dull	shallow, gentle	gradual, slow	expected, anticipated, predictable
Erros comuns	Using 'abrupt' as a noun instead of an adjective., Confusing 'abrupt' with 'abrupter' which is not a word., Overusing 'abrupt' when 'sudden' or 'unexpected' would suffice.	Confused with 'fast' — while similar, 'quick' often implies a short duration., Using 'quicker' instead of 'more quick' — 'quick' forms a comparative like 'quicker'., Mixing up noun and adjective forms; remember 'quick' is an adjective.	Confused with 'sharper' as a noun instead of as an adjective., Used to describe something that is not related to cutting, like 'sharp' for taste., Incorrectly said as 'sharped' instead of just 'sharp'.	Confused with 'steeped' which means soaked., Using 'steep' for flat surfaces., Incorrectly describing a gradual slope as 'steep'.	Confused with 'suddenly' — 'sudden' describes a noun, while 'suddenly' modifies a verb., Using 'sudden' to describe ongoing actions instead of events., Misplacing 'sudden' in sentences, leading to unclear meaning.	Confusing it with 'expected'., Using it with the wrong noun (e.g., 'an unexpected result' not 'an unexpected results')., Overusing it in a context where 'surprising' may be more appropriate.
Notas de uso	Use 'abrupto' para descrever mudanças ou ações repentinas, muitas vezes com implicações negativas. Evite em contextos excessivamente formais. Use 'abrupt' to describe sudden changes or actions, often with negative implications. Avoid in overly formal contexts.	Usado para descrever ações ou coisas que acontecem com velocidade. Evite usar em situações muito formais; em vez disso, use 'rápido' ou 'veloz'. Used to describe actions or things that happen with speed. Avoid using in very formal situations; instead, use 'rapid' or 'swift'.	Use 'sharp' when describing knives, tools, or things that can cut. Not typically used for emotional or social contexts, where 'sharp' might imply intelligence instead.	Use 'steep' para descrever colinas, preços ou mudanças de situação. Tem um registro neutro, tornando-o apropriado para situações casuais e formais. Evite usá-lo em contextos suaves ou gentis. Use 'steep' to describe hills, prices, or changes in situation. It has a neutral register, making it appropriate for both casual and formal situations. Avoid using it with soft or gentle contexts.	Use 'sudden' para descrever coisas que acontecem rápido ou inesperadamente, como uma mudança súbita no tempo. É apropriado tanto na fala quanto na escrita, mas pode não ser usado em contextos muito formais. Use 'sudden' to describe things that happen quickly or unexpectedly, like a sudden change in weather. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but may not be used in very formal contexts.	Use 'inesperado' ao se referir a eventos ou resultados que surpreendem alguém. Pode ser usado em contextos casuais e formais, apropriado para escrita e fala. Evite usá-lo em contextos excessivamente casuais ou ao discutir surpresas planejadas. Use 'unexpected' when referring to events or outcomes that surprise someone. It can be used in both casual and formal contexts, appropriate for writing and speech. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts or when discussing planned surprises.

Veja em clipes reais

- Squiddy's sweeping in quick. - Squiddy?

Sherlock › S1 E1

- Come on, think. Quick! - What about your taxi?

Guns are too quick.

- Squiddy's sweeping in quick. - Squiddy?

Sherlock › S1 E1

- Come on, think. Quick! - What about your taxi?

Quick

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

It's not even sharp.

Top Gear › S1 E1

-It's sharp and it's a Mazda. -I know.

Can you find something, anything, sharp? I'm trying.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

It's not even sharp.

Top Gear › S1 E1

-It's sharp and it's a Mazda. -I know.

Sharp

Perguntas frequentes: Abrupt vs Quick vs Sharp vs Steep vs Sudden vs Unexpected

Qual é a diferença entre Abrupt, Quick, Sharp, Steep, Sudden e Unexpected?

Abrupt: sudden and unexpected Quick: happening fast or in a short time Sharp: Having a thin edge or point that can cut things. Steep: Having a sharp incline or slope. Sudden: happening quickly and without warning Unexpected: Something that happens suddenly and is not planned.

Abrupt, Quick, Sharp, Steep, Sudden e Unexpected estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Abrupt: B1, Quick: A1, Sharp: B1, Steep: B2, Sudden: B1, Unexpected: B2 na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Abrupt: The meeting ended with an abrupt dismissal. Quick: She took a quick glance at the clock. Sharp: The knife is sharp enough to cut through meat easily. Steep: a **steep hill/slope** Sudden: News of his **sudden** and unexpected **death** came as a great shock. Unexpected: The unexpected turn of events left everyone in shock.

Posso usar Abrupt, Quick, Sharp, Steep, Sudden e Unexpected de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Abrupt, Quick, Sharp, Steep, Sudden e Unexpected são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.