unceremonious

adjective

ˌən-ˌser-ə-ˈmō-nē-əs How to pronounce unceremonious (audio)
Definition of unceremoniousnext
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 That includes the fans, some of whom will surely be in attendance in Austin, Texas, over the weekend, and who many moons ago helped save the show from unceremonious cancellation. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 May 2026 Riley sails on, prow forward, fighting to avoid the Imagination’s unceremonious fate, not quitting, not wishing to be retired, but battling time. — Greg Cote april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 Matos is only 24 and still has promising tools, but his hastened development leads to an unceremonious exit from San Francisco. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026 What began as slight trepidation among CBS News staffers when Bari Weiss was installed as editor-in-chief of the news organization last October has evolved into outright chaos in the wake of longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley’s unceremonious dismissal on Tuesday. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unceremonious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unceremonious
  1. abrupt
  2. informal
  3. blunt
  4. unconventional
  5. short
Adjective
  • Germany's World Cup run came to an abrupt end in the Round of 32 after a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Paraguay.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Naval liaison groups have yet to comment on the abrupt U-turns, although the Joint Maritime Intelligence Center repeated on Sunday that Iranian forces continue to harass shipping.
    — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of abrupt
Adjective
  • But the series also goes behind the scenes to explore how an informal gathering grew into a big-budget, heavily regulated event.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The alliance grew out of an informal coalition that included organizations tied to Ananas Anam, Bananatex and Regenerate Fashion.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Definition of informal
Adjective
  • In the photo, Hargitay leaned out of a car window, showing off a tousled blunt bob with golden ends, styled in a deep side part.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of blunt
Adjective
  • Your unconventional ideas land better when people can experience them instead of only hearing about them.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • While seemingly an unconventional choice, Sandler, Swift and Kelce have been in each other's orbit for several years.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of unconventional
Adjective
  • One of the easiest make-ahead dishes is a stir-fry, and a short ingredient list adds to its appeal.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
  • This short-sleeve tee is wrinkle-resistant and has a crew neckline.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
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