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UNCEREMONIOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without due formalities

Example:

unceremonious dismissal from office

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

discourteous (showing no courtesy; rude)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Without ceremony or formality

Example:

an unceremonious speech

Synonyms:

unceremonial; unceremonious

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

informal (not formal)

Derivation:

unceremoniousness (an unceremonial manner)

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