Suddenness

Synonyms of suddenness

• abruptness
• immediacy
• unexpectedness

Antonyms of suddenness

• slow
• deliberateness
• gradualness

Collocations of suddenness

shock

Frequency: 70 %

The suddenness of the news left everyone in shock.

surprise

Frequency: 65 %

The suddenness of her arrival was a pleasant surprise.

change

Frequency: 60 %

The suddenness of the weather change caught us off guard.

impact

Frequency: 50 %

The suddenness of the decision had a significant impact on the company.

realization

Frequency: 45 %

The suddenness of the truth led to a profound realization.

Idiomatic Expressions for suddenness

• Phrase: all of a sudden
  Meaning: suddenly or unexpectedly
  Usage: All of a sudden, the lights went out, and we were left in darkness.