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:
awkward
clumsy
clunky
cranky
cumbersome
cumbrous
gangling
gawky
heavy
impractical
inelegant
loutish
lubberly
lumbering
massive
ponderous
slouching
unco
uncoordinated
uncouth
ungraceful
unhandy
unwieldy
Antonyms for ungainly:
agile
aiding
airy
compact
convenient
coordinated
corresponding
dainty
easy
easy to use
elegant
fun
glamorous
graceful
handy
harmonised
harmonized
helpful
light
manageable
matched
practical
small
squat
suave
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