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ungracefulness Synonyms

Another word for ungracefulness

Choosing another word for ungracefulness depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of lacking physical grace, smoothness, or elegance in movement or form.

Usage Example

"The young colt moved with a charming awkwardness as it took its first unsteady steps across the pasture."

Strongest
awkwardness
clumsiness
ungainliness
inelegance
Strong
gawkiness
maladroitness
gaucheness

• noun (Context 2)

A lack of courtesy, tact, or pleasing refinement in manner, speech, or social conduct.

Usage Example

"He later apologized for the inelegance of his abrupt departure from the dinner table."

Strongest
inelegance
Strong
gaucherie
tactlessness
couthlessness
crassness

Opposites of ungracefulness

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

gracefulness
grace
elegance
tact
poise
decorum
courtesy
politeness
See all opposites of ungracefulness

• Nearby Words

ungoverned
ungraceful
ungracefully
ungracefulness
ungracious
ungraciously
ungraciousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ungracefulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ungracefulness
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