with a bad grace Definition

grace
noun

1. Elegance and beauty of form or movement.

Thesaurus: agility, dexterity, balance, suppleness, litheness, nimbleness, pliancy; Antonym: awkwardness, stiffness.
2. Decency; politeness.

Example: had the grace to offer
3. A short prayer of thanks to God said before or after a meal.
4. A delay allowed, especially to a debtor, as a favour.

Example: gave us two days' grace
5. A pleasing or attractive characteristic.

Example: completely lacking in social graces
Example: a saving grace
6a. relig.
The mercy and favour shown by God to mankind;
Thesaurus: mercy, forgiveness, charity, clemency, compassion, leniency, quarter.
6b. relig.
The condition of a person's soul when they have been made free from sin and evil by God.
Their, Your Graces
7. A title used of or to a duke, duchess or archbishop. See also separate entry the Graces.

Form: His Grace
Form: Her Grace
Form: Your Grace

verb graced, gracing

1. often facetious
To honour (an occasion, person, etc), eg with one's presence.
Thesaurus: honour, dignify, ennoble, distinguish.
2. To add beauty or charm to something.

Thesaurus: embellish, adorn, beautify, decorate, trim.

Idiom: with a good grace (with a bad grace)

Willingly or unwillingly.

Etymology: 12c: from Latin gratia favour.