ungraciousness
/'ʌn'greiʃəsnis/
Definition
Noun: - An offensive lack of good manners; the quality or state of being rude, discourteous, or not showing gratitude or politeness.
Usage
"Ungraciousness" is used to describe behavior or an attitude that is impolite, discourteous, or lacking in social grace. It often implies a deliberate or noticeable failure to be pleasant or thankful.
Examples
- His ungraciousness was evident when he accepted the award without a word of thanks.
- The customer's ungraciousness toward the waiter was shocking.
- She regretted her moment of ungraciousness during the heated argument.
Advanced Usage
- "The ungraciousness of the refusal": This phrase highlights how a denial or rejection was delivered in a particularly rude or abrupt manner.
- "A chronic ungraciousness": Used to describe a person's habitual or consistent lack of politeness.
Variants and Related Words
- Ungracious (adjective): Not polite or friendly; rude.
- He made an ungracious comment about the gift.
- Graciousness (noun): The quality of being kind, polite, and generous. (This is the direct opposite of "ungraciousness").
Synonyms
- Rudeness
- Discourtesy
- Impoliteness
- Incivility
- Boorishness
Antonyms
- Graciousness
- Politeness
- Courtesy
- Civility
Noun
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an offensive lack of good manners
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