Definition of Ungainly
Ungainly
un·gain·ly
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
awkward or clumsy; lacking in grace, unrefined in movement;
e.g. She walked in an ungainly manner because she was tipsy after drinking at the bar.
(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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