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- [uhn-ser-uh-moh-nee-uh s]
- /ˌʌn sɛr əˈmoʊ ni əs/
- /ʌnˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-ser-uh-moh-nee-uh s]
- /ˌʌn sɛr əˈmoʊ ni əs/
Definitions of unceremonious word
- adjective unceremonious discourteously abrupt; hasty; rude: He made an unceremonious departure in the middle of my speech. 1
- adjective unceremonious without ceremony or formalities; informal. 1
- adjective unceremonious abrupt, without due courtesy 1
- adjective unceremonious informal 1
- adjective unceremonious without ceremony; informal, abrupt, rude, or undignified 0
- adjective unceremonious less formal and ceremonious than is usual or expected; informal; familiar 0
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Origin of unceremonious
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; un-1 + ceremonious
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Parts of speech for Unceremonious
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unceremonious popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unceremonious usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unceremonious
adj unceremonious
- abrupt — An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
- anarchistic — An anarchistic person believes in anarchism. Anarchistic activity or literature promotes anarchism.
- anti-social — Someone who is anti-social is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
- asocial — avoiding contact; not gregarious
- avantgarde — the advance group in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods.
noun unceremonious
- acquaintanceship — a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.
- ataraxia — calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
- familiarity — thorough knowledge or mastery of a thing, subject, etc.
- informality — the state of being informal; absence of formality.
- insouciance — the quality of being insouciant; lack of care or concern; indifference.
adjective unceremonious
Antonyms for unceremonious
adj unceremonious
- ceremonious — especially or excessively polite or formal
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