UNCEREMONIOUSLY Definition & Meaning

unceremoniously

[uhn-ser-uh-moh-nee-uhs-lee]

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adverb

in a way that seems rudely abrupt or hasty; suddenly and without apology or explanation.
After settling our hotel bill we were unceremoniously thrown out without even a smile or a thank-you.
The waves were so strong that they lifted the steamer and unceremoniously dumped it a mile upriver from the estuary.
without observing normal conventions or formalities; informally or casually.
Served unceremoniously on wax paper, this pool hall burger is a deliciously unpretentious bargain.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of unceremoniously¹

First recorded in 1750–60; unceremonious ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

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But the competition really begins on Tuesday, when the first semi-final will see five countries unceremoniously kicked out.

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Edmunds added the party was brought into disrepute when leadership "unceremoniously ditched" MP Rupert Lowe and that his suspension had "provoked a range of resignations".

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She went on to say the party was brought into disrepute when leadership "unceremoniously ditched" Rupert Lowe.

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It seemed as though another goodbye to the Conners had unceremoniously taken place.

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Sanchez details the Zoom meeting in which she was unceremoniously dropped, leaving her so stunned all she could repeat was, “So this is how my story ends.”

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unceremonious uncertain

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