Synonyms for gracelessness
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : greys-lis |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈgreɪs lɪs |
Top 10 synonyms for gracelessness
Définition of gracelessness
Origin :- late 14c., "not in a state of grace," from grace (n.) + -less. Meaning "wanting charm or elegance" is from 1630s. Related: Gracelessly; gracelessness.
- As in awkwardness : noun clumsiness; inelegance
- As in artlessness : noun unskillfulness
- But he did not choose to descant upon his gracelessness to Margery.
- Extract from : « The Shadow of Ashlydyat » by Mrs. Henry Wood
- Like him was I, these sloping shoulders, this gracelessness.
- Extract from : « Ulysses » by James Joyce
- One alone I have gracelessness—not to dispute—but to wish to extend.
- Extract from : « The Life of Francis Thompson » by Everard Meynell
- I hope that woman in Reno will read these lines and forgive me my gracelessness and unveracity.
- Extract from : « The Road » by Jack London
- Then the gracelessness of the masculine method was acknowledged and deplored.
- Extract from : « Shakespeare and the Modern Stage » by Sir Sidney Lee
- "I'm glad your father didn't live to see you in all the glory of your gracelessness," he said.
- Extract from : « Smoke Bellew » by Jack London
- Now, there are many reasons why this gracelessness of young children should be pretty and sympathetic to us.
- Extract from : « The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XXII (of 25) » by Robert Louis Stevenson
- The doctor's impulsive nature rose in revolt against the merciless brevity and gracelessness of that reply.
- Extract from : « Armadale » by Wilkie Collins
- His jaw stiffened, then with a sense of chagrin for this gracelessness he stepped forward with a belated cordiality.
- Extract from : « The Tyranny of Weakness » by Charles Neville Buck
- The matter which had taken Mr. Carlyle thither was entered upon immediately—Francis Levison, his debts, and his gracelessness.
- Extract from : « East Lynne » by Mrs. Henry Wood
Antonyms for gracelessness
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