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ungainly

🇬🇧 UK/.ʌn'geinli/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
unnot, reversal
+
gainother
+
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.

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