unceremonial

Thân thiện

The mayor gave an unceremonial speech from the town hall steps.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Lacking ceremony or formality; casual, informal: Describes something done or carried out without the usual or expected formalities, rituals, or polite conventions.

Usage

The adjective "unceremonial" describes actions, behavior, or atmospheres that are notably casual and free from formal procedure. It often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of expected respect or decorum. * It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like be or seem). * It is a formal synonym for "informal" or "casual," but with a stronger implication of the absence of ceremony.

Examples

• The meeting was unceremonial and focused purely on practical matters.
• He gave an unceremonial nod of dismissal.
• Their unceremonial departure surprised the hosts.
• The event was deliberately unceremonial, reflecting the company's relaxed culture.

Advanced Usage

• "unceremonial dismissal/removal": A termination or removal from a position that is done abruptly and without the customary formalities or courtesies.
  • The CEO's unceremonial dismissal shocked the entire industry.

Variants and Related Words

• Unceremonious (adj): This is the far more common and preferred variant of "unceremonial." The meanings are identical, but "unceremonious" is used significantly more frequently in modern English.
• Ceremonial (adj): Involving or used for ceremony; formal. (The direct antonym).
• Informal (adj): Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style or manner.
• Casual (adj): Relaxed and unconcerned; not regular or permanent.

Synonyms

• Informal
• Casual
• Offhand
• Unconstrained

Antonyms

• Ceremonial
• Formal
• Ritualistic
• Stately

Học thuật

Adjective

1. without ceremony or formality
   • an unceremonious speech

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unceremonious