unceremonious

adjective

un·​cer·​e·​mo·​ni·​ous ˌən-ˌser-ə-ˈmō-nē-əs 

1

: not ceremonious : informal

2

: abrupt, rude

an unceremonious dismissal

unceremoniously adverb

unceremoniousness noun

Synonyms of unceremonious

• abrupt
• blunt
• short

Examples of unceremonious in a Sentence

His unceremonious dismissal by the new boss surprised everybody.

my polite request was met with an unceremonious refusal

Recent Examples on the Web

The unceremonious departure of fan favorite Betnijah Laney-Hamilton also occurred under DeMarco’s tenure. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

But this mission ends with the unjust, unceremonious murder of a sister in arms and an empty home to return to. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026

This dual power center led to the unceremonious exit of another Tata Sons Chairman, Cyrus Mistry, a decade ago. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

And now that Ormund’s gone after being killed in the most unceremonious of ways, Aegon’s our best hope for some snarky humor a la Tyrion Lannister. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unceremonious

• acrimonious
• ceremonious
• inharmonious
• parsimonious
• sanctimonious
• erroneous
• felonious
• harmonious
• peroneus
• polonius

Kids Definition

unceremonious

adjective

un·​cer·​e·​mo·​ni·​ous ˌən-ˌser-ə-ˈmō-nē-əs 

: acting without or lacking ordinary courtesy : abrupt

an unceremonious departure

unceremoniously adverb