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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 Cowboys hosted the Giants, and, at one point during the broadcast, Brady shared his thoughts about Jones' unceremonious exit.
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
All of this culminated in Memphis falling short again in a 117-115 loss in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, which made the Grizzlies the first team eliminated from the 2025 playoffs following an unceremonious first-round sweep.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The latter culminated in an unceremonious exit with Denise bailing amid rumors of an affair with Brandi Glanville and some admittedly wretched mean-girl behavior from castmates Lisa Rinna and Kyle Richards (no relation).
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Until her unceremonious ouster, Reid inhabited a unique space in media as one of the dimmest and most vicious voices in political commentary.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 2 Mar. 2025
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
All of this culminated in Memphis falling short again in a 117-115 loss in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, which made the Grizzlies the first team eliminated from the 2025 playoffs following an unceremonious first-round sweep.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The latter culminated in an unceremonious exit with Denise bailing amid rumors of an affair with Brandi Glanville and some admittedly wretched mean-girl behavior from castmates Lisa Rinna and Kyle Richards (no relation).
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Until her unceremonious ouster, Reid inhabited a unique space in media as one of the dimmest and most vicious voices in political commentary.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unceremonious
Adjective
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Ease off the gas pedal gradually and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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Gradually ease off the accelerator and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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With its gleaming cabinetry, large central island and ample space for a large table and chairs for informal meals, this area has an undeniable contemporary feel and visual appeal.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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This exemption enabled informal workers and women who had had career gaps due to childrearing, for instance, to retire with some security.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Isaac Leal, 17, died on Monday, June 2, from a blunt force injury to the head, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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His autopsy revealed his head had blunt force trauma.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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This unconventional talent pool helped Tesla streamline operations and scale faster than legacy automakers expected.—
David Villa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Massey’s plea, while unconventional, underscores ongoing tensions between the criminal justice system and those who feel failed by it.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 June 2025
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Each of them plays like a standalone vignette that could make a short film, and as with a short film program made up of multiple stories, some are stronger than others.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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The Chiefs will host a media availability Thursday, with a short practice viewing window for which The Star will be in attendance.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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“Unceremonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unceremonious. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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