Synonyms of ungainly

Antonyms of ungainly

Collocations of ungainly

ungainly movements
Frequency: 70 %

Despite his ungainly movements, he managed to complete the dance routine.

ungainly gait
Frequency: 60 %

His ungainly gait made it difficult for him to keep up with the rest of the group.

ungainly stumble
Frequency: 50 %

She let out a cry as she made an ungainly stumble down the stairs.

ungainly appearance
Frequency: 45 %

Her ungainly appearance was a result of her oversized clothing.

Idiomatic Expressions for ungainly

  • Phrase: move in an ungainly manner
    Meaning: describes moving in a clumsy or awkward way
    Usage: The elephant moved in an ungainly manner through the dense forest.