ungainly

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/
US: /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

  1. Moving or acting in a clumsy or awkward way.

    1. The puppy made an ungainly leap for the toy.
    2. The teenager unfolded his ungainly frame from the tiny car with a groan.

  2. Difficult to handle or use, often because of its size or shape.

    1. The box was large and ungainly to carry alone.
    2. The antique desk was ungainly, yet it somehow fit perfectly in the modern office.

Synonyms

clumsy awkward gawky bumbling

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ungainly" in English means: Moving or acting in a clumsy or awkward way., Difficult to handle or use, often because of its size or shape..

The phonetic transcription of "ungainly" is /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/ in British English and /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ungainly": clumsy, awkward, gawky, bumbling.

Example usage of "ungainly": "The puppy made an ungainly leap for the toy.". More examples on the page.