"unceremoniously" meaning in English

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Adverb

Audio: En-unceremoniously.ogg Forms: more unceremoniously [comparative], most unceremoniously [superlative]
Etymology: From unceremonious + -ly or un- + ceremoniously. Etymology templates: {{af|en|unceremonious|-ly|id2=adverbial}} unceremonious + -ly, {{af|en|un-|ceremoniously|id1=negative}} un- + ceremoniously Head templates: {{en-adv}} unceremoniously (comparative more unceremoniously, superlative most unceremoniously)
  1. In an unceremonious manner, abruptly, without the due formalities. Synonyms: sudden, abrupt, hasty, impolite Translations (Translations): sans cérémonie (French), brusquement (French), abruptement (French), απροσχημάτιστα (aproschimátista) (Greek), bezceremonialnie (Polish)
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