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ungracefully Antonyms
Opposite of ungracefully
Because the opposite of ungracefully shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a clumsy, awkward, or inelegant manner; without physical poise or smoothness of movement.
Usage Example
"The young bird landed gracefully on the narrow branch before regaining its balance."
Strongest
gracefully
elegantly
Strong
smoothly
fluidly
nimblely
adroitly
• adverb (Context 2)
In a manner that lacks tact, courtesy, or dignity, especially when reacting to a setback or difficult situation.
Usage Example
"After losing the championship match, the defending titleholder exited the court gracefully without shaking his opponent's hand."
Strongest
gracefully
graciously
Strong
courteously
tactfully
dignifiedly
Similar words to ungracefully
Words similar to ungracefully shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
awkwardly
clumsily
inelegantly
ungraciously
ungainly
churlishly
discourteously
tactlessly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ungracefully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ungracefully