ungracefulness

Examples

• All

• He was embarrassed by his ungracefulness when he tripped during the formal event.

• The child's ungracefulness when learning to walk made everyone smile at his adorable clumsiness.

• The sculpture captured a deliberate ungracefulness that reflected the artist's unique style.

• Her ungracefulness on the dance floor was hard to ignore.

• He showed great ungracefulness while trying to perform the routine.

• He was embarrassed by his ungracefulness, which became clear when he tripped at the formal event.

• Her ungracefulness was obvious as she struggled to keep up with the rhythm of the dance.

Synonyms

U

ungainly

vsungracefulness

4 7.3

Moving or looking awkward and clumsy

is the broader lack of grace rather than emphasis on handling difficulty

C

clumsiness

vsungracefulness

3 3.3

Lack of smooth, graceful movement or behavior that looks awkward

is broader covering appearance and expression as well as movement

S

stiffness

vsungracefulness

1 4.9

An awkward way of moving or speaking that shows nervousness

is general lack of grace without implying tension or discomfort

A

awkwardness

vsungracefulness

1 3.6

Lack of skill or grace when moving, often causing trips

is a general lack of grace including appearance and expression

G

gawkiness

vsungracefulness

7.4

Clumsy movement or posture that looks uncomfortable

is more general applying beyond posture to look and expression

G

gracelessness

vsungracefulness

7.1

A lack of smooth, polite movement or social behavior

is a neutral lack of grace focusing on movement appearance and expression

O

oafishness

vsungracefulness

8.3

Clumsy, awkward actions that make other people feel uncomfortable

is the neutral absence of grace without the rough or rude sense

G

gaucherie

vsungracefulness

9.9

Awkward or rude behavior in social situations that makes people feel uncomfortable

is broader applying to physical movement appearance and expression too

I

inelegance

vsungracefulness

7.1

A lack of grace, good taste, or neatness

is the lack of physical grace and awkward movement rather than poor taste

Antonyms

G

grace

172 2.6

A smooth, attractive way of moving or behaving

E

elegance

47 3.5

A graceful, stylish way of looking or behaving that shows good taste

How Graceful

elegance

47 3.5

grace

172 2.6

ungracefulness

6.5

awkwardness

25 4.5

clumsiness

3 3.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology