ungainly
adjectiveHow many syllables in ungainly?
There are 3 syllables in the word ungainly.How to pronounce ungainly:
Definition of ungainly:
- ungainly (adjective):
- lacking grace when moving
- lacking grace in movement or posture.
- lacking in smoothness or dexterity clumsy
Synonyms for ungainly:
cumbersomeawkwardimpracticalinelegantunwieldyungracefulmassiveuncouthcrankygawkyShow 7 more
Antonyms for ungainly:
convenientcompactsuavecorrespondingglamorousmanageablesquathelpfulpracticalgracefulShow 10 more
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