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Another word for gawky

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• adjective (Context 1)

Nervously awkward, ungainly, and lacking grace in physical movement or posture, especially when tall and thin.

Usage Example

"The newborn foal stood on long, awkward legs as it took its first unsteady steps across the pasture."

Strongest
awkward
ungainly
gangling
gangly
Strong
lanky
clumsy
uncoordinated
gauche
inelegant

Opposites of gawky

The opposite of gawky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

graceful
poised
coordinated
lithe
elegant
suave
agile
nimble
See all opposites of gawky

• Nearby Words

gawk
gawker
gawkily
gawky
gawp
gawper
gay

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gawky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gawky
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