gracelessness

IPA/ˈɡreɪs.ləs.nəs/
IPA/ˈɡreɪs.ləs.nəs/

gracelessness — 名詞

1. behaviour that shows a complete lack of politeness, courtesy, or consideration f

1.名詞C1
釋義

粗魯；無禮

缺乏禮貌或體貼的行為

behaviour that shows a complete lack of politeness, courtesy, or consideration for others, often making people feel offended or uncomfortable.

例句

Darius was shocked by the gracelessness of his guest, who left without saying thank you.

Darius 對那位客人連謝謝都沒說就離開的粗魯態度感到震驚。

collocation: gracelessness of [someone]

Her gracelessness at the dinner party — interrupting and criticising — embarrassed everyone at the table.

她在晚宴上打斷別人又批評菜餚的無禮態度，讓在場所有人都很尷尬。

同義詞
  • rudeness

    broader term, focuses on impolite behaviour rather than the complete absence of social grace

  • tactlessness

    emphasises saying or doing things that upset others, often unintentionally

  • discourtesy

    more formal, describes behaviour that fails to show basic respect

反義詞
  • graciousness

    the quality of being kind, polite, and considerate

  • courtesy

    polite behaviour and respect for others

用法筆記

Uncountable noun — do not use with 'a' or in plural form. Common with possessive determiners (his/her/their gracelessness) and with 'the gracelessness of [someone]'.

常見錯誤

❌He showed a gracelessness when he refused to help.
✅He showed gracelessness when he refused to help.
💡gracelessness is uncountable and does not take the article 'a'.
❌Her gracelessnesses annoyed everyone.
✅Her gracelessness annoyed everyone.
💡do not use the plural form.

2. a lack of physical elegance or smoothness in the way a person moves, carries the

2.名詞C1
釋義

笨拙；不優雅

動作或姿態缺乏流暢美感

a lack of physical elegance or smoothness in the way a person moves, carries themselves, or performs actions — often resulting in awkward or clumsy movements.

例句

Erik's gracelessness on the dance floor made everyone wince as he stumbled into other couples.

Erik 在舞池上笨拙的模樣讓所有人皺眉，因為他不斷撞到其他舞伴。

gracelessness + on [surface/place]

Despite her athletic training, Devika showed odd gracelessness climbing over the fence.

儘管 Devika 受過運動訓練，她翻越圍欄時卻顯得異常笨拙。

同義詞
  • clumsiness

    more common and general; refers to awkward movement or handling of things

  • awkwardness

    focuses on lack of ease or naturalness in movement or social situations

  • inelegance

    formal, emphasises the absence of refined or graceful qualities

反義詞
  • grace

    smooth and elegant movement or behaviour

  • poise

    confident and controlled composure, especially in movement

用法筆記

Less common than the social-behaviour sense. Frequently appears with possessive constructions ('the gracelessness of someone's movements') or a following prepositional phrase locating the context ('on the dance floor', 'at table').

常見錯誤

❌The dancers' gracelessnesses were obvious.
✅The dancers' gracelessness was obvious.
💡gracelessness is always uncountable, even when describing multiple people.