ungracious

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking courtesy or politeness; rude.

• adjective

  Showing a lack of gratitude or appreciation.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ungracious
racious , gracious , vicious

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Variants

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ungracious , ungraciously , ungraciousness , ungraciousnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'ungrateful' in Old French, the term 'ungracious' came to mean 'lacking courtesy' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ungracious' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. In some cultures, being ungracious is considered a sign of strength and independence, while in others it is seen as a sign of disrespect.

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Related Concepts

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1. rudeness: A related concept to ungraciousness is rudeness, which refers to a lack of politeness or consideration for others.

2. gratitude: An opposite concept to ungraciousness is gratitude, which refers to the quality of being thankful and expressing appreciation.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'ungracious' has been used to describe characters who lack manners or are rude, such as Iago in Shakespeare's 'Othello'. In music, the term has been used in song titles, such as 'Ungracious' by The Prodigy.

How to Memorize "ungracious"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is rude and inconsiderate, ignoring social norms and manners.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ungracious' with the feeling of being ignored or disrespected.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ugly Nose Gracious Toes' to remember that the opposite of gracious is ungracious.

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