Meaning & use
unceremoniously
In an abrupt, rude, or undignified manner, without the usual formality or politeness.
See it in a sentence
He was unceremoniously fired by email on a Friday afternoon.
The cat was unceremoniously dumped off the couch the moment guests arrived.
A note on using this word
Unceremoniously often carries a tone of dry humor or mild indignation about how suddenly or carelessly something happened.
Words with a similar meaning
abruptlyrudely
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Words with an opposite meaning
ceremoniouslypolitely
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