Ungainliness (Noun)
Meaning
The carriage of someone whose movements and posture are extremely ungainly and inelegant.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her ungainliness was so pronounced that she often tripped over her own feet, causing those around her to cringe in embarrassment.
- The actor's portrayal of the clumsy character was so convincing that his ungainliness became a hallmark of the role.
- Despite her best efforts, the dancer's ungainliness made her look like a giraffe on roller skates, flailing about the stage with little control.
- The young boy's ungainliness made him a target for bullies, who would often mock his awkward movements and gangly limbs.
- As she grew older, the woman's ungainliness became less noticeable, replaced by a quiet confidence that belied her earlier clumsiness.