Definition of Ungainly
Ungainly
un·gain·ly


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Awkward or clumsy in movement or appearance.

e.g. The ungainly dancer tripped over her own feet on stage.

(adjective)
hard to handle;

e.g. The broken, old motorcycle was an ungainly contraption that he wanted to fix.

(adjective)
unattractive or awkward in appearance;

e.g. The large and ungainly bird scared all the kids away.



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