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Definition of Ungainly
1. Adjective. Lacking grace in movement or posture. "Heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair"
Exact synonyms: Clumsy, Clunky, Gawky, Unwieldy
Similar to: Awkward
Derivative terms: Clumsiness, Gawk, Gawkiness, Ungainliness
Similar to: Awkward
Derivative terms: Clumsiness, Gawk, Gawkiness, Ungainliness
2. Adjective. Difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape. "The cello, a rather ungainly instrument for a girl"
Exact synonyms: Awkward, Bunglesome, Clumsy
Similar to: Unmanageable, Unwieldy
Derivative terms: Awkwardness
Similar to: Unmanageable, Unwieldy
Derivative terms: Awkwardness
Definition of Ungainly
1. a. Not gainly; not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward; uncouth; as, an ungainly strut in walking.
2. adv. In an ungainly manner.
3. a. Not gainly; not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward; uncouth; as, an ungainly strut in walking.
4. adv. In an ungainly manner.
Definition of Ungainly
1. Adjective. clumsy; lacking grace. ¹
2. Adjective. difficult to move or to manage; unwieldy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ungainly
1. awkward [adj -LIER, -LIEST] - See also: awkward