ungracious

Example Sentences

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While Osaka lost to Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko in the final, then drew criticism for seemingly being ungracious in defeat, she has carried the momentum into the US Open.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

Yet both families have young children who seemed to get along, and it would be ungracious to refuse a long weekend in the countryside.

From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2022

If all goes well, the Bruins’ newfound speed and attacking style will make them ungracious guests.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2022

Indeed, while the first Adams may have been ungracious by skipping Jefferson's inauguration, he did something of tremendous historical consequence by handing over power at all.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2021

Neeley disapproved and muttered an ungracious, “You’re welcome,” to her thanks.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith