unceremoniously

American  

[uhn-ser-uh-moh-nee-uhs-lee] / ˌʌn sɛr əˈmoʊ ni əs li /

adverb

1. 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.

2. 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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Etymology

Origin of unceremoniously

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

Example Sentences

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

That the ceremony was aired on CBS, the network that unceremoniously dumped him, offered a bit of delicious irony, as well as an opportunity for Colbert to air a grievance or two.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

Tess sits down and unceremoniously rests her head on it, as if it’s an old habit.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu