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Ungracious

Definition:

Ungracious is an adjective that pertains to someone behaving or speaking in a manner lacking politeness, gratitude, or consideration towards others.

Sense 1:

When used to describe a person, ungracious suggests a lack of appreciation or thankfulness towards others.

Example sentence: Despite the generous gift, she remained ungracious and didn't even say thank you.

Sense 2:

When referring to an action or behavior, ungracious implies rudeness, impoliteness, or a lack of tact.

Example sentence: His ungracious comment offended everyone in the room.

Sense 3:

In the context of hospitality, ungracious describes an unwelcoming or inhospitable atmosphere.

Example sentence: The host's ungracious behavior made the guests uncomfortable and unwelcome.

Sense 4:

Within theater or performances, ungracious signifies a poor or lacking stage technique.

Example sentence: The actor's ungracious movements and delivery weakened the overall impact of the play.

Sense 5 (Local):

In a local context, ungracious can also represent something specific to your region or area. Please provide a local sense to generate a description and example sentence.