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ungainly

adjective
/ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

Meaning

Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.

Example Sentences

The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.

Synonyms

awkward, clumsy, ungraceful, lumbering, gawky

Antonyms

graceful, elegant, agile

Collocations

ungainly movement, ungainly figure, ungainly steps

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