ungracious

[ uhn-grey-shuhs ]

/ ʌnˈgreɪ ʃəs /

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adjective

discourteous; ill-mannered: ungracious behavior.

unpleasant; disagreeable; unrewarding: an ungracious task.

ungraceful; unpleasing.

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Origin of ungracious

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at un-¹, gracious

OTHER WORDS FROM ungracious

un·gra·cious·ly, adverbun·gra·cious·ness, noun

Words nearby ungracious

unglued, ungodly, ungotten, ungovernable, ungraceful, ungracious, ungrammatical, ungrateful, ungrudging, ungt., ungual

How to use ungracious in a sentence

Yet, by far, she is the most ungracious of anyone I have met.
Rihanna vs. The Daily Mail And Other Singer-Journalist Feuds|Marlow Stern|June 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Newt ungracious in defeat, Inauguration plans complete So positive he will succeed Forgot he lost should concede.
The Song of Newt Gingrich: From Longshot To Hotshot To No Shot||April 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
She tried her best to forget it, but the ungracious thought would again and again intrude.
The World Before Them|Susanna Moodie
Jack said in his cheery way as he came up with the boy, whose ungracious answer was, "How do you know my name is Tom?"
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes

It is a painful and ungracious task to have to pen these observations, especially, too, in the case of a stranger.
Notes and Queries, Number 196, July 30, 1853|Various
He could not send the order back without appearing ungracious or disposed to assert that he was of her own station.
The Gold Trail|Harold Bindloss
“The ungracious task shall not be forced upon unwilling chivalry,” said Hadria.
The Daughters of Danaus|Mona Caird

British Dictionary definitions for ungracious

ungracious

/ (ʌnˈɡreɪʃəs) /

adjective

not characterized by or showing kindness and courtesy

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