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ungainly Synonyms

Another word for ungainly

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• adjective (Context 1)

Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement, posture, or physical form; difficult to handle or manage because of size or shape.

Usage Example

"The newborn giraffe took a few awkward steps across the enclosure before finally finding its balance."

Strongest
awkward
clumsy
gawky
Strong
gangling
unwieldy
lumbering
uncoordinated
inelegant
cumbersome
maladroit

Opposites of ungainly

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

graceful
agile
nimble
deft
coordinated
lithe
elegant
adroit
See all opposites of ungainly

• Nearby Words

unfussed
unfussy
ungainliness
ungainly
ungarnished
ungated
ungathered

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