Ungainly (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape; "an awkward bundle to carry"; "a load of bunglesome paraphernalia"; "clumsy wooden shoes"; "the cello, a rather ungainly instrument for a girl".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Lacking grace in movement or posture; "a gawky lad with long ungainly legs"; "clumsy fingers"; "what an ungainly creature a giraffe is"; "heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The tall, lanky teenager was an ungainly dancer, tripping over his own feet on the dance floor.
- Her ungainly fingers struggled to tie the delicate knot on the gift box.
- The newborn giraffe took its first steps, its long neck and legs making it an ungainly but adorable sight.
- After a few too many drinks, he became an ungainly figure, stumbling and staggering as he made his way home.
- The elderly man's ungainly movements made it difficult for him to get out of bed in the morning.