ungracefully

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ungracefully

She tripped and fell ungracefully onto the soft grass.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner lacking grace, elegance, or smoothness; awkwardly or stiffly.

Usage

The adverb "ungracefully" is used to describe how an action is performed. It modifies verbs, indicating that the action was done in a clumsy, awkward, or inelegant way. * It typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of a clause. * It is the direct antonym of "gracefully."

Examples
  • She tripped over the carpet and fell ungracefully onto the floor.
  • The large bird landed ungracefully on the thin branch, causing it to sway violently.
  • He apologized for entering the room so ungracefully.
Advanced Usage
  • Figurative Use: Can describe non-physical actions performed in a tactless or clumsy manner.
    • He ungracefully declined the invitation, offending the host.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ungraceful (adjective): Lacking grace; clumsy.
    • His ungraceful bow made the audience chuckle.
  • Gracelessly (adverb): A near synonym, often interchangeable with "ungracefully," sometimes with a stronger connotation of being devoid of charm or tact.
Synonyms
  • Awkwardly
  • Clumsily
  • Gracelessly
  • Stiffly
  • Woodenly
Antonyms
  • Gracefully
  • Elegantly
  • Smoothly
  • Nimbly
ungracefully

She tripped and fell ungracefully onto the soft grass.

Adverb
  1. without grace; rigidly
    • they moved woodenly

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