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gracelessly Synonyms

Another word for gracelessly

Choosing another word for gracelessly depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that lacks physical elegance, poise, or smoothness of movement.

Usage Example

"Exhausted from the long hike, he collapsed ungracefully onto the living room sofa."

Strongest
ungracefully
clumsily
awkwardly
inelegantly
Strong
ungainly
stiffly
woodenly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a rude, tactless, or unmannerly way that lacks social charm, courtesy, or decency.

Usage Example

"The defeated candidate exited the stage ungraciously, refusing to congratulate his opponent."

Strongest
ungraciously
tactlessly
discourteously
Strong
rudely
churlishly
boorishly
bad-manneredly

Opposites of gracelessly

The opposite of gracelessly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

graciously
gracefully
elegantly
courteously
tactfully
politely
diplomatically
smoothly
See all opposites of gracelessly

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