1
as in abrupt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
my polite request was met with an unceremonious refusal
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2
as in informal
not rigidly following established form, custom, or rules
her unceremonious approach to her hosting duties puts party guests immediately at ease
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Recent Examples of unceremonious
There’s no shortage of pop culture references showcasing how badly an unceremonious pause can go (cough, Ross and Rachel).
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 Feb. 2025
In December 2024, the closure of RateBeer was announced in rather unceremonious fashion with Tucker posting a public statement on the website with instructions on how users can download their ratings before the site is closed down.
—Don Tse, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Guthrie's ascension occurred the day after Curry announced her unceremonious departure from Today in June 2012.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Despite the unceremonious ending to lame duck, dozens of bills from the post-election period of lawmaking still await Whitmer's signature.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 Feb. 2025
In December 2024, the closure of RateBeer was announced in rather unceremonious fashion with Tucker posting a public statement on the website with instructions on how users can download their ratings before the site is closed down.
—Don Tse, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Guthrie's ascension occurred the day after Curry announced her unceremonious departure from Today in June 2012.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Despite the unceremonious ending to lame duck, dozens of bills from the post-election period of lawmaking still await Whitmer's signature.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unceremonious
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The abrupt cutoff of funds has led to a scramble to pay for food for malnourished children in Sudan, health care for refugees from Myanmar, and maternal health services in Yemen.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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Cool, calm weather can extend the length of the bloom, and a rainy, windy day can bring an abrupt end to the ephemeral blossoms.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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This could range from formal presentations to informal conversations, emails or even social media within the company, depending on your audience and the nature of your message.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Often suggested for informal work socials or networking events, smart casual style revolves around building an outfit that’s relaxed yet still professional.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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They were forced to their knees and guards shaved their heads and faces with blunt swoops of an electric razor.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Varley’s grip, her taut observation of nerve-wracking isolation, loosens and the film devolves into a blunt and clichéd consideration of family.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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Across sports and eras, there are too many examples of athletes with ‘unconventional’ form succeeding for ‘good form’ — whatever that is — to be truly necessary.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Barnes had an unconventional approach to art collecting, particularly through his focus on juxtaposing fine art with decorative pieces.—
Meredith Wolf Schizer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The group’s music and imagery spoke to him, but so did the tale of Morrison’s short, tumultuous life and, especially, his death, which has always been shrouded in some mystery.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Publix above is a short drive to to Miami area office, 14621 Oak Ln.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Unceremonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unceremonious. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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