ungracious

• Qualifie une personne qui manque de politesse, de gentillesse ou de courtoisie, notamment en réponse à un service ou à une hospitalité.

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.

   sans grâce et sans goût

   • 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   • The decor of the room was considered ungracious and outdated.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.

   Synonymescoarsecrudegauchegracelessineleganttastelessuncouthunrefinedvulgar

   Antonymescharmingculturedelegantgraciouspolishedrefinedsuavetasteful

2. Lacking social gracesC1formal

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

   mal élevé, grossier

   • 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.

   Synonymesdiscourteousdisrespectfulill-manneredimpoliteinsolentrudeuncivilunmannerly

   Antonymescivilcourteousdecorousgraciousmannerlypolitesuaveurbane