Ungracefully: meaning, definitions and examples
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ungracefully
[ ʌnˈɡreɪsfəli ]
moving
In a manner lacking grace or elegance; awkwardly.
Synonyms
awkwardly, clumsily, inelegantly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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ungracefully |
Suitable for describing actions or movements that lack elegance and fluidity. Often used in more formal contexts or descriptions.
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awkwardly |
Best used when describing situations or actions that feel uncomfortable or socially embarrassing. Can refer to physical movements or social interactions.
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clumsily |
Typically used to describe movements that are poorly executed or lack coordination, often leading to mistakes or accidents. Generally has a negative connotation.
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inelegantly |
Used to describe actions or styles that lack sophistication or grace. Often employed in more formal or critical assessments.
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Examples of usage
- He ungracefully stumbled over his own feet.
- She ungracefully tripped on the uneven pavement.
- The dancer ungracefully attempted to perform a difficult move.
speaking
In a manner lacking poise or finesse; without smoothness or sophistication.
Synonyms
awkwardly, clumsily, inelegantly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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ungracefully |
Use when someone or something lacks smoothness and elegance in movement or behavior.
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clumsily |
Best used when referring to actions done with a lack of skill, coordination, or finesse.
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awkwardly |
Suitable for describing situations or movements that are uncomfortable, uncoordinated, or socially uneasy.
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inelegantly |
Describes actions or behaviors that lack refinement or sophistication, often in a physical sense.
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Examples of usage
- He ungracefully blurted out the answer without thinking.
- She ungracefully stumbled over her words during the presentation.
Translations
Translations of the word "ungracefully" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desajeitadamente
🇮🇳 अशिष्टता से
🇩🇪 ungeschickt
🇮🇩 dengan canggung
🇺🇦 незграбно
🇵🇱 niezgrabnie
🇯🇵 不器用に (bukiyou ni)
🇫🇷 maladroitement
🇪🇸 torpemente
🇹🇷 beceriksizce
🇰🇷 서투르게 (seoturugge)
🇸🇦 بشكل غير رشيق
🇨🇿 nemotorně
🇸🇰 nemotorne
🇨🇳 笨拙地 (bènzhuō de)
🇸🇮 nerodno
🇮🇸 óþjállega
🇰🇿 икемсіз
🇬🇪 უხერხულად
🇦🇿 bacarıqsızlıqla
🇲🇽 torpemente
Etymology
The word 'ungracefully' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the word 'gracefully', which is derived from the word 'grace'. 'Grace' originated from the Latin word 'gratia', meaning 'favor' or 'thanks'. Over time, 'grace' evolved to also represent elegance and refinement. The addition of the prefix 'un-' changes the meaning to indicate the lack of grace or elegance. 'Ungracefully' is commonly used to describe actions or speech that lack finesse or smoothness.
See also: disgrace, disgraced, disgraceful, disgracefully, grace, graceful, gracefully, gracefulness, gracious, ungraceful, ungracefulness.