Kanji 無 nothingness, none, ain't Related words みっともない みっともない is an i-adjective meaning 'shameful' or 'disgraceful' in appearance or behavior, often with a stronger moral or social judgment. 無様 focuses more on the lack of grace or skill, resulting in an awkward or clumsy appearance.
格かっ 好こう 悪わる い 格好悪い is a casual i-adjective meaning 'uncool' or 'lame', often used for fashion or style. 無様 is more about a clumsy, ungraceful, or embarrassing performance or state, and can be used in more serious contexts.
Written forms 無ぶ 様ざま Usage 40%
ぶざま Usage 48%
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing.
不ぶ 様ざま Usage 12%
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 無様 .
Etymology Formed from the pejorative prefix ぶ - and 様 , “appearance; condition,” with voicing producing ざま . It denotes an objectionable or disgraceful appearance.
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