noun
- plural of gracelessness; the quality or state of lacking grace, elegance, or refinement in movement, manner, or appearance
- plural of gracelessness; the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or lacking in social grace
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; typically used in plural to denote multiple instances or manifestations of lacking grace
Usage: often used to describe rude or inconsiderate behavior
Examples
- The dancer's gracelessnesses were evident in every stumbling step across the stage.
- His gracelessnesses in conversation made others uncomfortable at the dinner party.
- The athlete worked hard to overcome the gracelessnesses of her early technique.
- Their gracelessnesses during the ceremony reflected a lack of rehearsal.
- She apologized for the gracelessnesses of her remarks, which had offended several guests.
- The film highlighted the gracelessnesses of the protagonist's social interactions.
- Despite his wealth, his gracelessnesses in manner kept him from being accepted by high society.