unceremonious

un·cer·e·mo·ni·ous

adj \ˌən-ˌser-ə-ˈmō-nē-əs\

Definition of UNCEREMONIOUS

1

: not ceremonious : informal

2

: abrupt, rude <an unceremonious dismissal>

— un·cer·e·mo·ni·ous·ly adverb

— un·cer·e·mo·ni·ous·ness noun

Examples of UNCEREMONIOUS

1. His unceremonious dismissal by the new boss surprised everybody.
2. <my polite request was met with an unceremonious refusal>

First Known Use of UNCEREMONIOUS

1598

Related to UNCEREMONIOUS

Synonyms: abrupt, bluff, brusque (also brusk), crusty, curt, downright, short, short-spoken, snippy, blunt

Antonyms: circuitous, mealymouthed

Related Words: gruff, rough, snappish; candid, direct, forthright, foursquare, frank, free-spoken, open, outspoken, plain, plainspoken, point-blank, straightforward, straight-out; artless, discourteous, disrespectful, impertinent, impolite, inconsiderate, insensitive, rude, tactless, undiplomatic; brief, closemouthed, laconic, reserved, reticent, terse, tight-lipped; earnest, honest, sincere; coarse, crass, crude, low, uncouth, vulgar

Near Antonyms: civil, considerate, courteous, diplomatic, gracious, polite, politic, smooth, suave, tactful; loquacious, talkative, voluble; long-winded, prolix, verbose; courtly, cultivated, gallant, genteel, polished, refined

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