ungraciously

Examples

• All

• "You might as well take a seat," she said ungraciously, propping her plump arms on a television set and leaning her weight on it.

  Fiction book (1996)

• Thus, torn between his own irresistible curiosity and his displeasure at seeing so many people gathered together all at once, the king very ungraciously fired off three questions one after the other.

  Fiction book (1999)

• "At last," she said ungraciously.

  Fiction book (1995)

• "Sure," said Janet, rather ungraciously.

  Fiction book (1991)

• Mr. Knightley, I stopped you ungraciously just now and gave you pain.

  Emma (1996)

• Pioneer/Cityfront, raised high above the natural level of the city, remains ungraciously integrated to the lower, rapidly

  Blog text (2)

• "I could not help it." "I imagine I looked funny," I said rather ungraciously, rubbing the sore spot on top of my head.

  Fiction book (1991)

• "Don't bother," I said ungraciously.

  Fiction book (1991)

• Ungraciously longing to be swept sparse and stemless through the storm of sky, to be dropped down rootless in a place I cannot name.

  Fiction book (1994)

• "Don't bother," I said ungraciously, throwing my hands up in frustration.

Synonyms

A

awkwardly

vsungraciously

38 2.7

In a clumsy or uncomfortable way, often showing nervousness around other people

often also comes with impoliteness or lack of charm, not only clumsiness

R

rudely

vsungraciously

25 1.3

In a way that is not polite and shows no respect

also involves lack of charm and smooth social manners, not only disrespect

U

unceremoniously

vsungraciously

8 6.5

In a sudden, rude way without warning or politeness

often also includes a lack of charm or polite behaviour, not only bluntness

C

curtly

vsungraciously

5 6.0

In a short, rude way that shows you are annoyed

can also convey lack of warmth and charm beyond short blunt responses

U

unkindly

vsungraciously

4 4.4

To act in a harsh or mean way that hurts others

often implies poor manners and lack of social warmth beyond mere harshness

N

nastily

vsungraciously

2 5.1

In an unpleasant, angry, or mean way

may be less about clumsiness and more about rudeness and lack of warmth

I

inelegantly

vsungraciously

1 5.5

In a clumsy way that is not graceful

is more about tone and manners, adding social discourtesy to bad style

D

discourteously

vsungraciously

1 6.9

In a rude or impolite way

is often more about absence of charm and smooth social manners, not only discourtesy

I

impolitely

vsungraciously

1 4.2

In a rude way that shows little respect for others

adds lack of charm or smoothness and sometimes coldness beyond poor manners

U

uncharitably

vsungraciously

1 6.8

In a harsh and unkind way toward other people

is broader, often meaning poor manners or lack of charm not only unkindness

I

inconsiderately

vsungraciously

1 6.5

Without thinking about other people's feelings

usually adds poor social manners and lack of charm, not only thoughtlessness

U

ungracefully

vsungraciously

1 4.8

In an awkward, clumsy way that is not smooth

also implies social rudeness or lack of politeness beyond mere clumsiness

G

gracelessly

vsungraciously

1 6.5

In an awkward or clumsy way

can also carry coldness or discourtesy, not only poor physical style

W

woodenly

vsungraciously

1 7.3

In a stiff, awkward way that shows no feeling

in some cases adds impoliteness or lack of social warmth to stiff behaviour

U

unbecomingly

vsungraciously

• Formal

1 8.1

In a way that is not proper or suitable for the situation

can also imply sharp rudeness or lack of warmth beyond simple impropriety

B

boorishly

vsungraciously

• Offensive

1 8.2

In a rude way that shows no respect for others

often adds missing politeness and charm as well as rough, clumsy social manner

C

churlishly

vsungraciously

• Formal

1 9.5

In a rude or unfriendly way

tends to include lack of charm and poor manners rather than only bad mood

I

impertinently

vsungraciously

1 7.6

In a rude way that shows no respect for a person in charge

may also signal general lack of charm and proper manners beyond mere boldness

U

uncouthly

vsungraciously

8.8

In a rude, awkward way that shows little politeness

also includes lack of charm and basic politeness beyond that roughness

U

unartfully

vsungraciously

8.7

In a clumsy way that shows poor skill

focuses more on poor manners and lack of charm than mere clumsiness

I

infelicitously

vsungraciously

• Formal

9.9

In an awkward or wrong way that causes trouble

tends to show social rudeness or lack of charm beyond simple poor timing

I

indecorously

vsungraciously

• Formal

8.7

In a way that shows bad manners

often also suggests personal unkindness or lack of charm, not only improper conduct

U

undiplomatically

vsungraciously

7.5

In a way that is not careful about other people's feelings

is broader, adding plain discourtesy and lack of warmth beyond tactlessness

U

ungallantly

vsungraciously

9.1

In a way that is not polite or helpful to others

is more generally lacking in charm and polite manner rather than only bravery

Antonyms

P

politely

108 1.0

In a way that shows respect for other people

G

graciously

41 3.9

In a kind and polite way that shows respect

How Polite

graciously

41 3.9

politely

108 1.0

ungraciously

1 7.1

impolitely

1 4.2

rudely

25 1.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology