unceremonious

• Qualifie une action ou un événement fait sans formalité, sans cérémonie ou sans marque de respect particulière ; peut aussi suggérer un comportement brusque, direct ou familier.

Describes an action or event that is done without proper formality, respect, or ceremony; often abrupt or rude.

1. Lacking formalityC1formal

   Done without ceremony or formalities; casual or abrupt.

   Sans formalité

   • He gave an unceremonious nod and left the room.
   • The meeting ended in an unceremonious manner.
   • Her unceremonious dismissal surprised everyone.

   Synonymesabruptbrusquecasualcurteasygoinginformalnaturaloffhandrelaxedsimpleunconstrainedunpretentious

   Antonymesceremoniousdignifiedformalsolemnstately

2. Rude or abruptC1formal

   Lacking proper respect or courtesy; done in a blunt or discourteous way.

   Brutal, sans façons

   • The guest was given an unceremonious exit from the party.
   • His unceremonious remarks offended many people.
   • She was treated with unceremonious disregard by the staff.

   Synonymesabruptbluntbrusquecurtdiscourteousgracelessimpoliteoffhandrudeshort

   Antonymesceremoniouscourteousdeferentialgraciouspoliterespectful