Difference between Ungraceful and Awkward

What is the difference between Ungraceful and Awkward?

Ungraceful as an adjective is not graceful; lacking grace. while Awkward as an adjective is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments

Ungraceful

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not graceful; lacking grace.

Awkward

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a backwards direction.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instrumentsNot easily managed or effected; embarrassingLacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interactionPerverse; adverse; difficult to handle

Example sentence: I have been working as an actor for 16-17 years now. The funny thing is I still feel awkward in communicating with the public as a star. It hasn't been long since my drama 'Goblin' ended, and I'm looking forward for some time to rest.

We hope you now know whether to use Ungraceful or Awkward in your sentence.

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