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ungainly

The word “ungainly” has 3 syllables: un-gain-ly

It's pronounced as /ʌnˈɡeɪn.li/

What is synonym and antonym for ungainly?

In the thesaurus, “ungainly” has 35 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ungainly along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ungainly

Antonyms for ungainly

  • coordinated
  • functional
  • graceful
  • handy
  • light
  • light-footed
  • lissome
  • lithe
  • nimble
  • practicable
  • practical
  • serviceable
  • sure-footed
  • useful

Meanings of ungainly

  • noun
    1. An ungainly person or thing.
  • adjective
    1. Clumsy; lacking grace.
    2. Difficult to move or to manage; unwieldy.
    3. Unsuitable; unprofitable.
  • adverb
    1. In an ungainly or unbecoming manner; improperly; undeservedly, unduly; unsuitably.

Example Sentences

  • The ungainly giraffe struggled to bend down to drink water.
  • He made an ungainly attempt to dance at the party.
  • The new sofa looked ungainly in the small living room.
  • Despite his ungainly movements, he completed the obstacle course.
  • The ungainly design of the machine made it hard to operate.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ungainly, such as: awkward, bulky, bunglesome, clumsy, clunky, coordinated, cranky.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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