Definitions and Examples of awkward, clumsy, ungainly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking grace or skill in movement or behavior; causing embarrassment or discomfort.
Example
He felt awkward trying to dance in front of his friends.
Lacking dexterity or coordination; prone to accidents or mistakes.
Example
She was so clumsy that she spilled her drink on the table.
Lacking grace or ease of movement; awkward or cumbersome.
Example
The elephant's large body made it ungainly when trying to climb up the hill.
Key Differences: awkward vs clumsy vs ungainly
- 1Awkward suggests a lack of grace or skill in movement or behavior that causes discomfort or embarrassment.
- 2Clumsy implies a lack of dexterity or coordination that leads to accidents or mistakes.
- 3Ungainly describes a lack of grace or ease of movement that is awkward or cumbersome.
Effective Usage of awkward, clumsy, ungainly
- 1Physical Activities: Use these antonyms to describe someone's movements in sports or dance.
- 2Social Situations: Use these antonyms to describe someone's behavior in social situations.
- 3Descriptions: Use these antonyms to create vivid descriptions of characters or objects in writing.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of graceful describe a lack of elegance, coordination, or smoothness in movement. Use awkward, clumsy, and ungainly to describe physical activities, social situations, or create vivid descriptions in writing.
