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Definition of graceless

graceless

/ˈɡreɪs.ləs/
grace · less
Adverb:gracelessly
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• adjective

1

Lacking physical elegance, poise, or smoothness of movement or form; awkward or clumsy.

Example

"The young colt made a few graceless leaps across the paddock before finding its footing."

2

Lacking social polish, tact, or sense of propriety; rude, ill-mannered, or ungracious.

Example

"Leaving the banquet without thanking the hosts was a remarkably graceless gesture."

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• Rhymes for graceless

• Nearby Words

graceful
gracefully
gracefulness
graceless
gracelessly
gracelessness
graces high

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Late Middle English from the noun 'grace' (ultimately from Latin 'gratia', meaning 'favor' or 'pleasing quality') and the Old English privative suffix '-less'. Originally used in a theological sense to describe someone devoid of divine grace, it later broadened to describe physical awkwardness and social discourtesy.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Graceless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/graceless
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