Ungraceful: meaning, definitions and examples

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ungraceful

[ ʌnˈɡreɪsfʊl ]

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movement

Lacking grace or elegance in movement; awkward or clumsy.

Synonyms

awkward, clumsy, inelegant

Examples of usage

His ungraceful leap over the puddle resulted in a fall.
The ungraceful dance moves drew chuckles from the audience.

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appearance

Lacking beauty or refinement in appearance; unattractive.

Synonyms

awkward, clumsy, unattractive

Examples of usage

The ungraceful design of the building received mixed reviews.
Her ungraceful attire stood out in the elegant party.

Translations

Translations of the word "ungraceful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desajeitado

🇮🇳 अनाड़ी

🇩🇪 ungeschickt

unbeholfen
ungraziös

🇮🇩 ceroboh

🇺🇦 незграбний

🇵🇱 niezdarny

🇯🇵 不器用

🇫🇷 maladroit

🇪🇸 torpe

🇹🇷 sakar

🇰🇷 서투른

🇸🇦 أخرق

🇨🇿 nemotorný

🇸🇰 nemotorný

🇨🇳 笨拙

🇸🇮 neroden

🇮🇸 klaufalegur

🇰🇿 икемсіз

🇬🇪 უხერხული

🇦🇿 bacarıqsız

🇲🇽 torpe

Word origin

The word 'ungraceful' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'lacking' and 'graceful' meaning 'having elegance or beauty'. It first appeared in the English language in the 17th century. Over time, 'ungraceful' has been used to describe movements, appearances, and actions that lack grace or refinement. The word serves as a contrast to 'graceful' and is commonly used in various contexts to express awkwardness or lack of elegance.