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   Un·gain·ly

   /ˌənˈɡānlē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy: "an ungainly walk"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from un-1 ‘not’ + obsolete gainly ‘graceful’, based on Old Norse gegn ‘straight’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ungainliness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   The meaning of UNGAINLY is lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy. How to use ungainly in a sentence. Did you know?

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   Ungainly definition: not graceful; awkward; unwieldy; clumsy. See examples of UNGAINLY used in a sentence.

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   UNGAINLY definition: 1. awkward and without grace (= moving smoothly and attractively) in movement: 2. awkward and…. Learn more.

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   UNGAINLY meaning: 1. awkward and without grace (= moving smoothly and attractively) in movement: 2. awkward and…. Learn more.

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   Ungainly is the opposite of graceful, convenient, or easy. A clumsy dancer boogies in an ungainly or awkward fashion.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › ungainlyUNGAINLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe a person, animal, or vehicle as ungainly, you mean that they look awkward or clumsy, often because they are big. The dog, an ungainly mongrel pup, was loping about the road. Paul swam in his ungainly way to the side of the pool.

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   Definition of ungainly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.