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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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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
The trade of Trouba continues a recent trend of unceremonious exits for recent Rangers captains:
Ryan McDonaugh was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Some interpret these unceremonious departures as evidence that the reform-minded Kim is trying to usurp power from the hardline military.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2012
Former captain Jacob Trouba is gone, traded to Anaheim in an unceremonious end to his Rangers tenure.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Between the use of a speedboat as a weapon, the unceremonious and shocking murder of Billy Magnussen's big bad, and all that aggressive stabbing with a shard of wood, director Doug Liman made sure to keep audiences gasping and cringing until the very end.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Some interpret these unceremonious departures as evidence that the reform-minded Kim is trying to usurp power from the hardline military.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2012
Former captain Jacob Trouba is gone, traded to Anaheim in an unceremonious end to his Rangers tenure.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Between the use of a speedboat as a weapon, the unceremonious and shocking murder of Billy Magnussen's big bad, and all that aggressive stabbing with a shard of wood, director Doug Liman made sure to keep audiences gasping and cringing until the very end.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unceremonious
Adjective
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The abrupt closure of the Russian market following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the subsequent imposition of sweeping sanctions forced most Westerners to flee, often selling their companies for a fraction of their value.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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The lack of funding is the result of the abrupt freeze in U.S. foreign aid instituted after President Trump took office on Jan. 20, along with the decision to fire or place on leave most of the 10,000 people working for the U.S. Agency for International Development.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Many fundamental aspects of teamwork—such as spontaneous collaboration, real-time feedback and informal bonding—are harder to cultivate in a virtual environment.—
Daria Rudnik,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sorry to break it to you, but the tampering that happens is not informal.—
Cory Lavalette,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Alsup, who was appointed by President Bill Clinton, a Democrat, has presided over many high-profile cases and is known for his blunt talk.—
JANIE HAR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Justin Bieber let fans in on his smoke break Thursday (Feb. 27), with the star sharing a carefree video of himself enjoying what appears to be a blunt or cigar while jamming out to Don Toliver on Instagram Stories.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Two of this year’s contenders hope to chart an unconventional path.—
Kyle Buchanan,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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While some praised his unconventional love life, many were far from impressed.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Given their disastrous away form — two wins in the Bundesliga away from home all season — Dortmund’s trip to France will be perilous, particularly for a side short on the substance necessary to grind out results on big European nights.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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This should take home the Live Action short film prize.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Unceremonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unceremonious. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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