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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
Their unceremonious removal and the arrival of new unknown personnel in leadership has unnerved the employees who remain while at the same time increasing their workload.
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
There’s no shortage of pop culture references showcasing how badly an unceremonious pause can go (cough, Ross and Rachel).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 Feb. 2025
In December 2024, the closure of RateBeer was announced in rather unceremonious fashion with Tucker posting a public statement on the website with instructions on how users can download their ratings before the site is closed down.
—Don Tse, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Guthrie's ascension occurred the day after Curry announced her unceremonious departure from Today in June 2012.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
There’s no shortage of pop culture references showcasing how badly an unceremonious pause can go (cough, Ross and Rachel).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 Feb. 2025
In December 2024, the closure of RateBeer was announced in rather unceremonious fashion with Tucker posting a public statement on the website with instructions on how users can download their ratings before the site is closed down.
—Don Tse, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Guthrie's ascension occurred the day after Curry announced her unceremonious departure from Today in June 2012.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unceremonious
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Morgan Wallen will not miss making an extra buck after his abrupt Saturday Night Live exit moment went viral.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Following Punk's abrupt WWE departure after the Royal Rumble, Heyman was tasked with addressing the difficult Chicago crowd on the March 3rd edition of Raw, all while Punk's future remained uncertain.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Bloomberg has gone so far as to report that Zaslav is in early, informal talks regarding potential successors.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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The expectation has always been that the president would behave in a certain way, abiding by a generations-long yet informal agreement about the role and discretion of the administrative state.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Honesty without emotional attunement can become a weapon in relationships, with truth being used as blunt force, not a bridge for connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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What to watch: In Europe and Canada — two of America's largest trading partners — officials have been blunt about the realities of a global system where the United States is less prominent.—
Axios,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025
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These unconventional or niche markets—whether they’re built around specific lifestyles, cultural shifts, unique services, or underserved consumer segments—can offer less competition, more loyal customers, and a sharper opportunity to stand out.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Turn a Closet into a Book Nook In this bedroom, as well as the other two in the house, Allison made the unconventional decision to remove the closets.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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But the short answer either way was: Good God, yes!—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The roster of those who have fallen short magnifies the challenge.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Unceremonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unceremonious. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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