Definitions and Examples of awkward, clumsy, ungainly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking skill or dexterity; causing difficulty or discomfort.
Example
He felt awkward and out of place at the fancy dinner party.
Lacking grace or coordination; awkward in movement or handling.
Example
She was so clumsy that she tripped and fell on the dance floor.
Awkward or clumsy in movement or appearance; lacking ease or elegance.
Example
The elephant's ungainly gait made it difficult for it to move quickly.
Key Differences: awkward vs clumsy vs ungainly
- 1Awkward implies a lack of skill or dexterity, which can cause discomfort or difficulty.
- 2Clumsy describes a lack of grace or coordination in movement or handling.
- 3Ungainly suggests a lack of ease or elegance in movement or appearance.
Effective Usage of awkward, clumsy, ungainly
- 1Describing Movement: Use these antonyms to describe how someone moves or performs an action.
- 2Critiquing Performance: Use these antonyms to critique a performance or skill.
- 3Characterizing People: Use these antonyms to describe people's physical abilities or appearance.
Remember this!
The antonyms of balletic describe a lack of grace, coordination, and elegance. Awkward implies a lack of skill or dexterity, clumsy describes a lack of grace or coordination, and ungainly suggests a lack of ease or elegance. Use these antonyms to describe movement, critique performance, or characterize people's physical abilities or appearance.
