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desgracioso

[dɛʃɡɾaˈsjozu]
adjectivemasculinepl: desgracioosos
ungraceful, ungracious, ungainly
1. lacking grace, elegance, or courtesy; awkward in movement or manner
His ungraceful movements made him seem clumsy on the dance floor.
Seus movimentos desgracioosos o fizeram parecer desajeitado na pista de dança.
2. rude or discourteous in behavior or speech
It was ungracious of him to refuse the invitation without explanation.
Foi desgracioso da parte dele recusar o convite sem explicação.
3. unattractive or displeasing in appearance or form
The building had an ungraceful design that clashed with the surroundings.
O edifício tinha um design desgracioso que contrastava com os arredores.
Synonyms
deselegantedesajeitadogrosseirorudeinelegantedesatencioso
Antonyms
graciosoelegantecortêsgentileducadorefinado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desgracioso
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
desgracioso
standard usage, slightly more formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

um gesto desgracioso (an ungraceful gesture)
comportamento desgracioso (ungracious behavior)
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