ungainly
UK/.ʌn'geinli/US
IELTSGREB1
Definitions
adj.
Moving or shaped in a clumsy, awkward way; lacking grace.
笨拙的，不优雅的
adv.
In a clumsy or awkward manner.
笨拙地，不雅地
Root Breakdown
Native Englishunnot, reversal
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gainother
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lyin the manner of
=ungainly
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ungainly robot moved awkwardly across the room.
- 2.
Her ungainly gesture knocked over several glasses on the table.
- 3.
The young giraffe had ungainly proportions when first born.