unceremonious

adjective

un·​cer·​e·​mo·​ni·​ous ˌən-ˌser-ə-ˈmō-nē-əs How to pronounce unceremonious (audio)
1
: not ceremonious : informal
2
: abrupt, rude
an unceremonious dismissal
unceremoniously adverb
unceremoniousness noun

Examples of unceremonious in a Sentence

His unceremonious dismissal by the new boss surprised everybody. my polite request was met with an unceremonious refusal
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Greg Dulcich’s Broncos tenure has arrived at an unceremonious end. Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2024 The 5x Emmy-winning comedian recalled the late actor’s kind gesture following O’Brien’s unceremonious departure from The Tonight Show in 2010, shortly after taking over the gig from Jay Leno. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024 Read Anthony Slater on Klay Thompson’s unceremonious departure from the Warriors. Zach Harper, The Athletic, 3 July 2024 But a European tour leading his own big band in the early ’60s ran into financial problems and came to an unceremonious end. Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unceremonious 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unceremonious was in 1598

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“Unceremonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unceremonious. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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unceremonious

adjective
un·​cer·​e·​mo·​ni·​ous ˌən-ˌser-ə-ˈmō-nē-əs How to pronounce unceremonious (audio)
: acting without or lacking ordinary courtesy : abrupt
an unceremonious departure
unceremoniously adverb

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