ungracious
/'ʌn'greiʃəs/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking social graces or courtesy: Describes behavior that is rude, impolite, or not showing proper respect or consideration for others.
- Lacking charm, pleasantness, or tact: Describes something that is disagreeable, harsh, or offensive in manner, style, or appearance.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- His ungracious refusal to thank the host offended everyone at the party.
- The critic's ungracious review focused only on the negative aspects of the performance.
- Living in an ungracious concrete building made her miss the charm of her old neighborhood.
Advanced Usage
- "to be ungracious in victory/defeat": To behave poorly after winning or losing; to lack magnanimity or sportsmanship.
- The champion was ungracious in victory, boasting about his superiority instead of praising his opponent's effort.
Variants and Related Words
- Ungraciously (adverb): In a rude or impolite manner.
- He ungraciously dismissed their concerns without listening.
- Ungraciousness (noun): The quality or state of being rude or lacking courtesy.
- The ungraciousness of his reply was shocking.
Synonyms
- Rude: Offensively impolite or ill-mannered.
- Discourteous: Showing a lack of manners or respect for others.
- Churlish: Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
- Ill-mannered: Having bad manners.
Antonyms
- Gracious: Courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially towards someone of lower status.
- Polite: Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.
- Courteous: Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "An ungracious silence": A refusal to speak or acknowledge something, perceived as rude or hostile.
- He met their reasonable request with an ungracious silence.
Adjective
- lacking social graces
- lacking charm and good taste
- an ungracious industrial city
- this curt summary is not meant to be ungracious
- ungracious behavior