Ungraciously (Adverb)
Meaning
Without grace; rigidly; "they moved woodenly".
Examples
- She walked ungraciously across the stage, her stiff movements betraying her nervousness.
- He rose ungraciously from his seat, his movements stiff and jerky.
- The old door creaked ungraciously on its hinges as it opened.
- She handed over the gift ungraciously, as if it were a burden rather than a gesture of goodwill.
- The awkward dancer spun ungraciously across the floor, her movements clumsy and uncoordinated.