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as in clumsy
lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands
a graceless person who was a butterfingered lout when it came to playing basketball
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as in uncomfortable
lacking social grace and assurance
was a graceless preteen but evolved into a confident teenager
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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
one guest made a graceless comment about the bride's bleached hair
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as in awkward
having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner
her graceless dancing was painful to watch
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as in improper
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations
indifferent to the nuances of constructive criticism, she sometimes says things which are hurtful or graceless
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Recent Examples of graceless
And there’s no doubt that the graceless, smirking way she was treated in the media supports that.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
All of this wreaks of elements of being a graceless loser in defeat.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
Ingebrigtsen has proven excellent at running but somewhat graceless in both victory and defeat, especially the latter.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
Trump’s remarks were monumentally graceless, showing again the emptiness of his character.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
All of this wreaks of elements of being a graceless loser in defeat.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
Ingebrigtsen has proven excellent at running but somewhat graceless in both victory and defeat, especially the latter.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
Trump’s remarks were monumentally graceless, showing again the emptiness of his character.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graceless
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Furthermore, Sharpe spent six months learning how to tinkle the ivories, an impressive commitment which pays off during the pivotal piano battles and ensures a welcome absence of clumsy cutaways from fingers to face.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Then with a little nudging, the clumsy newborn finds the udder bulging between the cow’s back legs and hungrily suckles colostrum so critical for its first feeding.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Say goodbye to your uncomfortable bras and join the more than 200 Amazon shoppers who have snapped up this Vrcomfy Wireless Bra in the past month.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The number is uncomfortable on purpose Strip away the brand.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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In a recent speech, Thomas tied the nation’s highest ideals to a conservative vision of limited government — and launched a broadside on progressivism seen by critics as unfair and inappropriate.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The complaint mentioned that the head coach had maintained an inappropriate relationship with a UAB student-athlete, which included the coach allegedly sleeping at the player's residence on different occasions.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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In a video about an erratic Uber driver, a recognizable dynamic—awkward small talk, impatience to set off—escalates into a life-threatening one.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Hannah and Garrett’s connection begins with an awkward encounter.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi reinstated a similar policy in 2025 banning improper third party settlements.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The restaurant was closed due to critical violations including improper food holding temperatures and storage techniques, lack of hand hygiene and overall poor cleanliness, city officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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There, migrant labor, economic need and repressed desire collide, especially through his uneasy bond with Arvydas, a Czech co-worker whose open homophobia masks darker tensions.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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The landfill theory made some birding enthusiasts uneasy and prompted some authorities, locals and others to defend Ushuaia, a city of nearly 85,000 that draws tourists to its Antarctic cruise ships and abundant, watchworthy bird population.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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The treatments were carried out at Ali’s semi-detached home in Leicester, which was described by investigators and witnesses as unsanitary and unsuitable for clinical care, the news outlet reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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The team found that several 2D materials praised for their electronic properties may become unsuitable once they are built into real devices.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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In a half hour or so, the newborn gathers itself and stands unsteady on wobbly legs.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Deborah’s relationship — with Frank, with the series, with her own legacy — is a volatile, unsteady thing, where pride and resentment, gratitude and hunger, are always battling it out.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Graceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graceless. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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