graceless
/ˈɡreɪs ləs/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) lacking graciousness
- (adj) lacking grace; clumsy
- (adj) lacking social polish
Synonym(s)
Usage(s):
- A better statesman than politician, a tireless but graceless campaigner, a successful salesman who was liked but not well liked, the man seemed uncomfortable in his own skin.
- He is a mean-spirited, graceless bully.
- He has never liked the 26 receptions, the thousands of punishing or limp handshakes, the graceless requests for souvenir cuff links with the presidential seal.
Quotes
- After Spitzer withdrew the plan, Dobbs said the governor was "somewhat graceless in refusing to take responsibility for an irresponsible act."on Nov 15, 2007 By: Lou Dobbs Source: Forbes
- Baldwin called TMZ's Harvey Levin "a human tumor, a graceless character who lives in that weird netherworld" - and cut ties with Today show anchor Matt Lauer.on Jun 16, 2009 By: Alec Baldwin Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer
- Before Hernandez's shot at Carter, play-by-play man Gary Cohen said: "Regardless of what happens, you can't be any more indelicate or graceless than Gary Carter was in saying the things he said about being available to take over the job. I just...on May 26, 2008 By: Gary Cohen Source: Seattle Times
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