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- Dictionaryun·gain·ly/ˌənˈɡānlē/
adjective
- 1. (of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy: "an ungainly walk"
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UNGAINLY definition: 1. awkward and without grace (= moving smoothly and attractively) in movement: 2. awkward and…. Learn more.
ungainly: [adjective] lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy. hard to handle : unwieldy.
4 meanings: 1. lacking grace when moving 2. difficult to move or use; unwieldy 3. rare crude or coarse 4. rare clumsily.... Click for more definitions.
Ungainly definition: not graceful; awkward; unwieldy; clumsy. See examples of UNGAINLY used in a sentence.
UNGAINLY meaning: 1. awkward and without grace (= moving smoothly and attractively) in movement: 2. awkward and…. Learn more.
ungainly: 1 adj lacking grace in movement or posture “what an ungainly creature a giraffe is” Synonyms: clumsy , clunky , gawky , unwieldy awkward lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance adj difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape “the cello, a rather ungainly instrument for a girl” Synonyms: awkward , ...
Definition of ungainly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define ungainly. ungainly synonyms, ungainly pronunciation, ungainly translation, English dictionary definition of ungainly. adj. un·gain·li·er , un·gain·li·est 1. Lacking grace or ease of movement or form; clumsy. 2. Difficult to move or use; unwieldy. un·gain′li·ness n.
ungainly definition: moving in a way that is not attractive: . Learn more.
ungainly meaning, definition, what is ungainly: moving in a way that does not look grace...: Learn more.
