ungracefullyadv.
/(ˌ)ʌnˈɡreɪsfᵿli/, /(ˌ)ʌnˈɡreɪsfl̩i/, /(ˌ)ʌŋˈɡreɪsfᵿli/, /(ˌ)ʌŋˈɡreɪsfl̩i/, U.S. /ˌənˈɡreɪsfəli/ (un- prefix1 5: cf. ungraceful adj.)
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the mind > attention and judgement > bad taste > lack of refinement > inelegance > [adverb] > ungracefully
ungainlya1661
ungracefully1661
awkwardly1663
disgraciatelya1734
gracelessly1846
1661 A. Cowley Vision Cromwell 69 This Man was wanton and merry (unwittily and ungracefully merry) with our sufferings.
1711 R. Steele Spectator No. 151. ⁋7 He has been..ungracefully noisy at such a Time.
1748 Ld. Chesterfield Let. 21 June (1932) (modernized text) III. 1169 I shall judge of your parts by your speaking gracefully or ungracefully.
1828 E. Bulwer-Lytton Pelham I. xiv. 91 In person, Vincent was short, and..ungracefully made.
1868 R. Browning Ring & Bk. II. v. 112 Men say I battled ungracefully enough.
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