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Meaning of the word ungainly in English

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ungainly

US /ʌnˈɡeɪn.li/
UK /ʌnˈɡeɪn.li/
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Adjective

1.

awkward in movement or handling; clumsy

Example:
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The giraffe's long legs made it look ungainly as it tried to run.
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He made an ungainly attempt to catch the ball.
Synonym:
awkwardclumsygaucheinelegantlumbering
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