"ungraciousness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ungracious + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ungracious|ness}} ungracious + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ungraciousness (uncountable)
  1. The state or quality of being ungracious. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: cold-heartedness, ingratitude, unkindness
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