UNGRACEFULNESS Meaning and
Definition
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Ungracefulness is a noun that refers to the state or quality of lacking elegance, refinement, or poise in one's actions, movements, or overall demeanor. It is derived from the word "ungraceful," which describes someone or something that lacks grace, style, or finesse.
A person exhibiting ungracefulness often demonstrates awkwardness, clumsiness, or a lack of coordination in their physical movements, such as stumbling or tripping frequently, making jerky or uncoordinated gestures, or appearing generally clumsy in their body language. This can manifest in activities requiring balance, precision, or agility, like dancing, sports, or even simple tasks such as walking.
In addition to physical awkwardness, ungracefulness can also pertain to a lack of sophistication or tact in social situations. Individuals who possess this quality may struggle to navigate social norms, etiquette, or convey themselves with subtlety and charm. Their actions or speech may come across as boorish, unrefined, or lacking the finesse expected in certain social contexts.
Ungracefulness is commonly associated with a general lack of control, both physically and emotionally. It implies a deficiency in gracefulness, which encompasses qualities like fluidity, elegance, harmony, and an ability to move or interact with grace and dignity. Although ungracefulness is not synonymous with incompetence, it often suggests a certain level of ineptitude or ungainliness in one's actions or demeanor, which can sometimes lead to feelings of embarrassment, self-consciousness, or social awkwardness.
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Want of ease or dignity; awkwardness.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for UNGRACEFULNESS
- yngracefulness
- hngracefulness
- jngracefulness
- ingracefulness
- 8ngracefulness
- 7ngracefulness
- ubgracefulness
- umgracefulness
- ujgracefulness
- uhgracefulness
- unfracefulness
- unvracefulness
- unbracefulness
- unhracefulness
- unyracefulness
- untracefulness
- ungeacefulness
- ungdacefulness
- ungfacefulness
Etymology of UNGRACEFULNESS
The word "ungracefulness" is formed by adding the prefix "un-" which means "not" or "lacking" to the word "gracefulness".
The term "gracefulness" originates from the root word "grace", which entered Middle English from Old French "grace" meaning "favor, pardon, divine mercy" around the 12th century. The Old French word was derived from the Latin word "gratia", meaning "favor, thanks, esteem, goodwill, elegance, pleasing quality", which can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*gwere-", meaning "to favor".
From this root, "grace" developed its various meanings such as elegance, charm, beauty, ease of movement, and refinement.
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