Synonyms of unceremonious

unceremonious

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abrupt
• blunt
• short
• gruff
• curt
• brusque
• outspoken
• downright
• rude
• bluff
• crusty
• crass
• snippy
• straightforward
• honest
• brusk
• vulgar
• frank
• rough
• candid
• short-spoken
• direct
• plain
• discourteous
• brief
• disrespectful
• snappish
• earnest
• artless
• forthright
• open
• inconsiderate
• straight-out
• tactless
• impolite
• insensitive
• point-blank
• reserved
• undiplomatic
• laconic
• plainspoken
• terse
• coarse
• impertinent
• reticent
• free-spoken
• sincere
• uncouth
• closemouthed
• crude
• tight-lipped
• foursquare
• low

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• circuitous
• diplomatic
• civil
• smooth
• gracious
• courteous
• polite
• tactful
• politic
• considerate
• suave
• voluble
• talkative
• loquacious
• mealymouthed
• prolix
• verbose
• polished
• genteel
• gallant
• long-winded
• courtly
• refined
• cultivated

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• informal
• unconventional
• unorthodox
• unofficial
• irregular
• unauthorized
• heterodox
• casual
• relaxed
• easygoing
• familiar
• offhand
• lax
• free and easy
• loose
• ultracasual

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• formal
• regular
• conventional
• ceremonial
• routine
• proper
• orthodox
• correct
• ceremonious
• rigid
• decorous
• restrained
• stiff
• inhibited
• stuffy
• constrained
• uptight