ungracious

• Beschreibt eine Person, die nicht höflich, freundlich oder zuvorkommend ist, besonders als Reaktion auf eine Gefälligkeit oder Gastfreundschaft.

Describes someone who is not polite, kind, or courteous, especially in response to a favor or hospitality.

1. Lacking charm and good tasteC1formal

   Not showing elegance, refinement, or pleasantness in behavior or appearance.

   Unelegant

   • His ungracious remarks at the dinner party offended many guests.
   • The decor of the room was considered ungracious and outdated.
   • She made an ungracious comment about the host's cooking.

   Synonymecoarsecrudegauchegracelessineleganttastelessuncouthunrefinedvulgar

   Antonymecharmingculturedelegantgraciouspolishedrefinedsuavetasteful

2. Lacking social gracesC1formal

   Behaving in a rude, impolite, or discourteous manner, especially in social situations.

   Unhöflich

   • It was ungracious of him to refuse the gift without a word of thanks.
   • Her ungracious attitude made everyone feel uncomfortable.
   • He was ungracious when accepting the award, barely acknowledging the audience.

   Synonymediscourteousdisrespectfulill-manneredimpoliteinsolentrudeuncivilunmannerly

   Antonymecivilcourteousdecorousgraciousmannerlypolitesuaveurbane