ungainliness Synonyms

ungainliness Meaning

Wordnet

ungainliness (n)

the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are extremely ungainly and inelegant

Webster

ungainliness (n.)

The state or quality of being ungainly; awkwardness.

FAQs About the word ungainliness

the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are extremely ungainly and inelegantThe state or quality of being ungainly; awkwardness.

awkwardness, clumsiness, disability, gawkiness,gracelessness, klutziness, gaucheness, ham-handedness, gawkishness,inability

dexterity, dexterity, spryness, coordination, agility, sleight, sleight, nimbleness, deftness, nimbleness

The elephant's ungainliness was both endearing and comical.

The politician's ungainly gait made his public appearances a source of amusement.

The novice dancer exhibited a charming ungainliness that belied her future grace.

The toddler's ungainly attempts to climb the stairs were a testament to her determination.