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unceremoniously

/ˌʌnserɪˈmoʊniəsli/ /ˌʌnsɛrɪˈmoʊniəsli/

Meanings
adverb
In an unceremonious manner, abruptly, without the due formalities.

Examples :

"Encountering difficulties with the parcels’ unhelpful recipient, the deliveryman unceremoniously dumped the packages in the street outside the door."
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Related Words

Illustration packages

packages noun

/ˈpækɪdʒɪz/ /ˈpækədʒɪz/

Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.

"I need to mail these packages at the post office. "

Illustration parcels

parcels noun

/ˈpɑːrsəlz/ /ˈpɑːrs(ə)lz/

A package wrapped for shipment.

"I saw a brown paper parcel on my doorstep."

Illustration encountering

encountering verb

/ɪnˈkaʊntərɪŋ/ /ɛnˈkaʊntərɪŋ/

To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.

"While walking my dog in the park, I was surprised by encountering my old teacher. "

Illustration outside

outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

Illustration recipient

recipient noun

/ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/

One who receives.

"My e-mail never reached the intended recipient."

Illustration formalities

formalities noun

/fɔːrˈmælətiz/ /fɔːrˈmælɪtiz/

The state of being formal.

"Before starting the new job, I had to complete all the necessary formalities, such as signing contracts and filling out paperwork. "

Illustration difficulties

difficulties noun

/ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/

A series of frustrations

"Learning a new language often presents many difficulties, including remembering vocabulary and understanding grammar rules. "

Illustration unceremonious

unceremonious adjective

/ˌʌnserɪˈmoʊniəs/ /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

Not ceremonious.

"The student was unceremonious in his departure from class, slamming the door behind him without a word. "

Illustration manner

manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

Illustration abruptly

abruptly adverb

/ə.ˈbɹʌpt.li/

In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.

"The professor stopped her lecture abruptly when she noticed someone fall off their seat."

Illustration unhelpful

unhelpful adjective

/ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

Not providing help or assistance; not helpful.

"Even if you are genuinely a victim, having a victim mentality is unhelpful because it is disempowering. ― Ned Kelly, "NFL Players Are Setting A Bad Example By Teaching Black People To Encourage Victimhood", 8th of October 2017"

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "