Ungainly

Ungainly describes someone or something that lacks grace, smoothness, and ease of movement or form. It suggests an awkwardness, clumsiness, or lack of coordination, often appearing clumsy or inelegant in its actions or appearance. This can apply to physical movement, posture, or even the design or structure of an object. The term implies a certain difficulty or lack of control in motion, often appearing out of place or aesthetically displeasing due to its lack of poise.

Ungainly meaning with examples

• The puppy, still learning to control its long legs, moved in an Ungainly fashion, tripping over its own paws as it tried to chase the butterfly in the garden.
• He awkwardly navigated the crowded dance floor, his Ungainly attempts at the electric slide eliciting amused glances from the more coordinated dancers.
• The antique dresser, with its oversized proportions and clunky drawers, proved Ungainly to move up the narrow staircase, requiring considerable effort.
• Her initial efforts at ice skating were Ungainly, a series of stumbles and near misses until she finally found some semblance of balance and poise.
• The factory's construction, an Ungainly collection of mismatched buildings and extensions, detracted from the otherwise pleasant surrounding landscape.