Gracelessly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คฆโโ๏ธ
gracelessly
[ หษกreษชs.lษs.li ]
manner of movement
Gracelessly describes an action performed in a clumsy, awkward, or unrefined manner. It suggests a lack of elegance or gracefulness in the way something is done. This term can be used to depict physical movements, such as tripping or stumbling, or can refer to social interactions that lack finesse. It is often used pejoratively to emphasize a deficiency in poise or skill.
Synonyms
awkwardly, clumsily, inelegantly, ungainly.
Examples of usage
- He gracelessly stumbled over his own feet.
- She gracelessly attempted to dance but looked awkward instead.
- The child gracelessly reached for the cookie jar and knocked it over.
- He gracelessly tried to make a joke at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "gracelessly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desajeitadamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคฟเคตเฅเคเฅ เคขเคเค เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช ungeschickt
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanpa anggun
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทะณัะฐะฑะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ niezdarnie
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๅจ็จใซ
๐ซ๐ท maladroitement
๐ช๐ธ torpemente
๐น๐ท beceriksizce
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํฌ๋ฅด๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุบูุฑ ูุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ neobratnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ neobratne
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌจๆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ neokretno
๐ฎ๐ธ klaufandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐาฃะดัาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฎแแจแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษzakษtsiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ torpemente
Etymology
The word 'gracelessly' derives from 'graceless,' which itself comes from the Old French 'gracieux' meaning 'graceful,' combined with the suffix '-less' to denote absence. The element '-ly' transforms the adjective into an adverb. The term 'grace' originates from the Latin 'gratia,' meaning 'favor' or 'kindness,' and historically was associated with elegance, beauty, and divine favor. As the English language evolved, 'graceless' emerged to describe a lack of those qualities, and the adverb form 'gracelessly' followed, expanding its use to describe actions devoid of grace or refinement. This progression highlights the flexibility of English in adapting words to convey nuanced meanings over time, with 'gracelessly' reflecting an aesthetic critique of movement and behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,961, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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