Definitions
- Describing a movement that lacks elegance or poise. - Referring to an action that is awkward or uncoordinated. - Talking about a behavior that is lacking in finesse or refinement.
- Describing a movement that is awkward or uncoordinated. - Referring to an action that is done without skill or dexterity. - Talking about a behavior that is lacking in finesse or coordination.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe movements or actions that lack coordination or finesse.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Nongracefully is less commonly used than clumsily.
- 2Intensity: Nongracefully implies a lack of elegance or poise, while clumsily implies a lack of skill or dexterity.
- 3Connotation: Nongracefully emphasizes a lack of refinement or sophistication, while clumsily emphasizes a lack of coordination or ability.
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Remember this!
Nongracefully and clumsily both describe movements or actions that lack coordination or finesse. However, nongracefully emphasizes a lack of elegance or refinement, while clumsily emphasizes a lack of skill or ability. Nongracefully is less commonly used than clumsily, and the two words have different origins.
