ungracious
Lacking basic courtesy
Ungracious describes behavior that lacks warmth, courtesy, or generosity of spirit.
An ungracious response to a gift shows no appreciation; an ungracious winner gloats rather than showing humility.
The word suggests a failure of social grace—not necessarily hostile, but cold or grudging where warmth would be expected: Her thank-you note felt ungracious and perfunctory.
Lacking good manners
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
- rudeOffensively ill-mannered
- uncivilLacking basic politeness
- insolentBoldly rude and disrespectful
impertinent · unmannerly · boorish · brusque · curt · churlish · tactless · undiplomatic
Not expressing gratitude
- unappreciativeNot showing gratitude
- thanklessNot rewarded with appreciation
- entitledHaving rightful claim
- grudgingReluctant, resentful in giving
Hostile to guests
- unfriendlyNot welcoming or warm
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
- coldLow temperature state
hostile · unapproachable · uninviting · unsociable · unaccommodating · detached · indifferent · reserved
Lacking sympathy or consideration
- mean-spiritedUnkind in a petty way
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
scathing · sarcastic · snide · contemptuous · derisive · mocking · sneering · disparaging
impolite
Lacking good manners
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
- rudeOffensively ill-mannered
- uncivilLacking basic politeness
insolent · impertinent · unmannerly · boorish · brusque · curt · churlish · tactless · undiplomatic · indecorous
unthankful
Not expressing gratitude
- unappreciativeNot showing gratitude
- thanklessNot rewarded with appreciation
- entitledHaving rightful claim
grudging · begrudging · dismissive · unrecognizing · presumptuous
unwelcoming
Hostile to guests
- unfriendlyNot welcoming or warm
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
cold · hostile · unapproachable · uninviting · unsociable · unaccommodating · detached · indifferent · reserved · antisocial
unkind
Lacking sympathy or consideration
- mean-spiritedUnkind in a petty way
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
caustic · scathing · sarcastic · snide · contemptuous · derisive · mocking · sneering · disparaging · belittling
- rudenessrude, discourtesy, impolite, rudeness, disrespect
ungraciousgracious
Pleasantly kind and courteous
courteous · polite · civil · mannerly · respectful
ungraciousrefined
Purified or cultured
elegant · well-bred · genteel · cultivated · polished
ungraciousgracious
Pleasantly kind and courteous
appreciative · welcoming · grateful · hospitable · receptive