unceremoniously
Americanadverb
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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.
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without observing normal conventions or formalities; informally or casually.
Served unceremoniously on wax paper, this pool hall burger is a deliciously unpretentious bargain.
Etymology
Origin of unceremoniously
First recorded in 1750–60; unceremonious ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It was unceremoniously shelved, and the bold addition never saw the light of day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
In fact, it has become something of a ritual sacrifice for the leader of the House GOP to be unceremoniously deposed by his own members.
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025
When borrowing against bitcoin, if the price drops sharply and the loan-to-value ratio exceeds a set liquidation threshold, your collateral could automatically and unceremoniously be liquidated to repay the outstanding loan.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025
Any width was unceremoniously punished but anything too straight would travel, too - the margin for error for South Africa's bowlers was razor thin.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
He unceremoniously showed us out of his house at u P.M., and closed the gate behind him.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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