unceremoniousness

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Sir," he said, "knowing both families, I agreed to this haste and unceremoniousness, much against my will.

From 54-40 or Fight by Hough, Emerson

The man obeyed, went ahead clearing the path with the unceremoniousness of the law, and Aristide giving his arm to Madame Coquereau followed gloriously.

From The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol by Ball, Alec

Though Davenant was not in her line of vision she could divine his astonishment at this easy, English unceremoniousness, as well as his resentment to the tone of command.

From The Street Called Straight by Lowell, Orson

"What are you doing with my letters, Mr. Kennedy?" she asked, in an astonished tone, evidently resenting the unceremoniousness with which he had apparently been overhauling her correspondence.

From The Exploits of Elaine by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

Ned might perhaps have replied to this question despite its unceremoniousness, had not the Yankee followed it up by spitting over his shoulder into the fire-place.

From The Golden Dream Adventures in the Far West by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)