unceremonious | Definition of unceremonious

Synonyms and Antonyms of unceremonious

1 being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner

my polite request was met with an unceremonious refusal

Synonyms of unceremonious

abrupt, bluff, blunt, brusque (also brusk), crusty, curt, downright, short, short-spoken, snippy

Words Related to unceremonious

gruff, rough, snappish

candid, direct, forthright, foursquare, frank, free-spoken, open, outspoken, plain, plainspoken, point-blank, straightforward, straight-out

artless, discourteous, disrespectful, impertinent, impolite, inconsiderate, insensitive, rude, tactless, undiplomatic

brief, closemouthed, laconic, reserved, reticent, terse, tight-lipped

earnest, honest, sincere

coarse, crass, crude, low, uncouth, vulgar

Near Antonyms of unceremonious

civil, considerate, courteous, diplomatic, gracious, polite, politic, smooth, suave, tactful

loquacious, talkative, voluble

long-winded, prolix, verbose

courtly, cultivated, gallant, genteel, polished, refined

Antonyms of unceremonious

circuitous, mealymouthed

2 not rigidly following established form, custom, or rules

her unceremonious approach to her hosting duties puts party guests immediately at ease

Synonyms of unceremonious

heterodox, informal, irregular, unconventional, unorthodox

Words Related to unceremonious

unauthorized, unofficial

casual, easygoing, familiar, free and easy, lax, loose, offhand, relaxed, ultracasual

Near Antonyms of unceremonious

correct, decorous, proper

constrained, inhibited, restrained, rigid, stiff, stuffy, uptight

Antonyms of unceremonious

ceremonial, ceremonious, conventional, formal, orthodox, regular, routine