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ungainliness Synonyms

Another word for ungainliness

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement, posture, or build.

Usage Example

"Despite its apparent awkwardness on land, the seal moves through the water with remarkable agility."

Strongest
awkwardness
clumsiness
gawkiness
gracelessness
Strong
inelegance
gaucherie
unwieldiness
maladroitness

Opposites of ungainliness

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

grace
gracefulness
elegance
poise
agility
nimbleness
dexterity
adroitly
See all opposites of ungainliness

• Nearby Words

unfused
unfussed
unfussy
ungainliness
ungainly
ungarnished
ungated

Cite this Entry

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