unceremonious meaning

UK US /ˌʌnˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/ 6 syllables

unceremonious (adjective): without ceremony or formality.

unceremonious has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

unceremonious as an adjective

  1. without ceremony or formality
    • an unceremonious speech

    Synonyms: unceremonial

    Similar: informal

    Related forms: unceremoniousness

  2. without due formalities
    • unceremonious dismissal from office

    Similar: discourteous

How to pronounce unceremonious

unceremonious is pronounced /ˌʌnˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/ in American English. It has 6 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

Words that rhyme with unceremonious

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