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gracelessness

/ˈɡreɪsləsnəs/noun

उच्चारण ग्रेस्लस्नस

भद्दापन, बेढंगापन

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noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the quality of moving in an awkward way that is not attractive

    भद्दापन, बेढंगापन

    • the gracelessness of his movements on the dance floor
    • The gracelessness of the new dancer was obvious from the first rehearsal.
    • The gracelessness of his walk made him self-conscious.
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    • The gracelessness of the machine's movements was almost comic.
    • Her gracelessness on the stage disappeared after months of practice.

    Synonyms clumsiness awkwardness ungainliness inelegance

    Opposite grace elegance gracefulness poise

  2. 2

    [U]

    the quality of not being polite or kind, especially when you should be

    अशिष्टता, बेअदबी, रूखापन

    • He accepted the award with surprising gracelessness.
    • The gracelessness of her remarks embarrassed the hosts.
    • His gracelessness in defeat surprised everyone.
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    • The gracelessness of the reply offended the old lady.
    • Nobody forgot the gracelessness with which he refused the gift.

    Synonyms rudeness tactlessness discourtesy impoliteness

    Opposite courtesy politeness graciousness tact

◇Word family
graceless adjectivegracelessly adverb