Uk English Meaning of ungainly

ungainly

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Definitions and Meaning of ungainly in English

Wordnet

ungainly (s)

lacking grace in movement or posture

difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

Webster

ungainly (a.)

Not gainly; not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward; uncouth; as, an ungainly strut in walking.

Unsuitable; unprofitable.

Webster

ungainly (adv.)

In an ungainly manner.

FAQs About the word ungainly

ungainly

lacking grace in movement or posture, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shapeNot gainly; not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward; uncouth; as

awkward,clumsy,cumbersome,clumsy,cranky,cumbersome,heavy,Impractical,massive,ponderous

Functional,handy,Practical,useful,practicable,serviceable

ungainliness => Clumsiness, ungain => clumsy, unfusible => infusible, unfurrowed => unfurrowed, unfurnished => unfurnished,