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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 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).
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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
O'Hara plays Patty Leigh, whose job as Continental Studios head goes to Matt after her unceremonious firing.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
General manager Chris Grier acknowledged the position’s importance after the Dolphins’ regular season came to an unceremonious 8-9 end.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
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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
O'Hara plays Patty Leigh, whose job as Continental Studios head goes to Matt after her unceremonious firing.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
General manager Chris Grier acknowledged the position’s importance after the Dolphins’ regular season came to an unceremonious 8-9 end.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unceremonious
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While part of that abrupt leap stemmed from the fallout of the pandemic, including the minor-league season being canceled, that’s not what would happen today.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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The latest and most abrupt blow came when the U.S., by far the largest funder, canceled hundreds of millions in grants.—
Gabriel Spitzer,
NPR,
6 May 2025
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The case underscores the potential risks of informal workplace activities, particularly those involving personality assessments or character comparisons.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Four months later, reinforcements have arrived in the informal campaign to preserve classical TV structure.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Vanney’s assessment of the loss was incredibly blunt.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Mallen’s character is a blunt, irreverent woman with a thick Southern accent, a tendency toward microaggressions and a talent for manipulation.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Kennedy has drawn attention for his unconventional approaches to health and wellness, during his presidential campaign and in the months after joining the Trump administration.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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But his sponsor’s unconventional approach pulls Peter further off course and pushes him into a living hell that’ll take far more than 12 steps to escape.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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The latter is the name of a short projection show at Disney California Adventure (DCA).—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Now Feeling Crunch of Production Contraction The film marks the feature directorial debut of Italian-German filmmaker Nora Jaenicke, who has previously earned acclaim for her short films.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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“Unceremonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unceremonious. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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