Happening without previous notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparatives. And sudden fear troubleth thee. Job 22:10. For when they shall say, peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them. 7 Thessalonians 5:3.

Hasty; violent; rash; precipitate; passionate.

An unexpected occurrence; surprise. On a sudden, sooner than was expected; without the usual preparatives. How art thou lost, how on a sudden lost!