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Definition of unceremonious

unceremonious

/ˌʌnˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/
un · cer · e · mo · ni · ous
Adverb:unceremoniously
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unceremonious Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having or showing a lack of courtesy; rough, abrupt, or hasty, without proper formality or dignity.

Example

"After thirty years with the firm, the accountant was given an unceremonious dismissal on a Friday afternoon."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English in the 18th century by combining the privative prefix un- with ceremonious, which stems from the Latin caerimonia ('sacred rite, reverence').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unceremonious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unceremonious
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