unceremonious

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But his exacting standards and quick temper—to say nothing of his combustible relationship with the ensemble’s formidable chief executive, Ernest Fleischmann—resulted in Mr. Thomas’s unceremonious departure from the organization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

In the present day, Perry documents the lead-up to the band’s robust 2022 reunion tour, only the second time they’ve hit the road together since their unceremonious breakup in the year 2000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

In the ’90s, Kilmer came close to such unceremonious dismissals.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2025

Mr Yousaf ultimately showed them the door in unceremonious fashion, and within days the Greens made clear they could help return the favour via a confidence vote in Holyrood.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2024

Although I was upset, neither of the women was in the least shaken by what I thought an unceremonious greeting.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou