Ungracious

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɡreɪʃəs/

Definitions of ungracious

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'ungracious' describes someone who is rude, impolite, or lacking in manners.

Example Sentences

A1 She was ungracious in her response to the kind gesture.

A2 The ungracious host did not offer any refreshments to the guests.

B1 His ungracious behavior towards his coworkers caused tension in the office.

B2 The actress's ungracious acceptance speech at the awards ceremony surprised many.

C1 Despite her ungracious demeanor, she was still respected for her talents.

C2 The politician's ungracious remarks towards his opponent backfired in the public eye.

Examples of ungracious in a Sentence

formal His ungracious behavior at the dinner party was quite off-putting.

informal She gave an ungracious response when asked to help with the project.

slang Don't be so ungracious about it, just give it a try.

figurative The storm's ungracious arrival caught everyone by surprise.

Grammatical Forms of ungracious

• past tense: ungraciously
• plural: ungraciousnesses
• comparative: more ungracious
• superlative: most ungracious
• present tense: is ungracious
• future tense: will be ungracious
• perfect tense: has been ungracious
• continuous tense: is being ungracious
• singular: ungracious
• positive degree: ungracious
• infinitive: to be ungracious
• gerund: being ungracious
• participle: ungracious

Origin and Evolution of ungracious

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ungracious' originated from the Old French word 'desgracieus' which was derived from the Latin word 'ingratios'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ungracious' has evolved to primarily mean lacking in courtesy or politeness, as opposed to its original meaning of lacking grace or charm.