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- [greys-lis]
- /ˈgreɪs lɪs/
- /ˈɡreɪs.ləs/
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- [greys-lis]
- /ˈgreɪs lɪs/
Definitions of graceless word
- adjective graceless without any sense of right or propriety. 2
- adjective graceless lacking grace, pleasing elegance, or charm. 1
- noun graceless Lacking grace, elegance, or charm. 1
- adjective graceless If you describe someone as graceless, you mean that their behaviour is impolite. -1
- adjective graceless Something that is graceless is unattractive and not at all interesting or charming. 0
- adjective graceless A graceless movement is clumsy and uncontrolled. 0
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Origin of graceless
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1325-75; See origin at grace, -less
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Parts of speech for Graceless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
graceless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
graceless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for graceless
adj graceless
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- barbarian — In former times, barbarians were people from other countries who were thought to be uncivilized and violent.
- barbaric — If you describe someone's behaviour as barbaric, you strongly disapprove of it because you think that it is extremely cruel or uncivilized.
- barbarous — If you describe something as barbarous, you strongly disapprove of it because you think that it is rough and uncivilized.
- boorish — Boorish behaviour is rough, uneducated, and rude.
adjective graceless
- bumbling — If you describe a person or their behaviour as bumbling, you mean that they behave in a confused, disorganized way, making mistakes and usually not achieving anything.
- maladroit — lacking in adroitness; unskillful; awkward; bungling; tactless: to handle a diplomatic crisis in a very maladroit way.
- ham-fisted — clumsy, inept, or heavy-handed: a ham-handed approach to dealing with people that hurts a lot of feelings.
- ham-handed — clumsy, inept, or heavy-handed: a ham-handed approach to dealing with people that hurts a lot of feelings.
- unsophisticated — not sophisticated; simple; artless.
Antonyms for graceless
adj graceless
- beautiful — A beautiful person is very attractive to look at.
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
- dexterous — Someone who is dexterous is very skilful and clever with their hands.
- graceful — characterized by elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech; elegant: a graceful dancer; a graceful reply.
- sophisticated — sophisticated.
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