Definitions and Examples of clumsy, awkward, ungainly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking grace or skill in movement; awkward or uncoordinated.
Example
He was so clumsy that he kept bumping into things.
Not graceful or smooth in movement; lacking ease or dexterity.
Example
She felt awkward and self-conscious at the party.
Lacking grace or ease of movement; clumsy or awkward.
Example
The elephant's large size made it ungainly and difficult to move quickly.
Key Differences: clumsy vs awkward vs ungainly
- 1Clumsy suggests a lack of coordination or skill in movement.
- 2Awkward implies a lack of ease or dexterity in movement.
- 3Ungainly describes a lack of grace or ease in movement due to size or shape.
Effective Usage of clumsy, awkward, ungainly
- 1Physical Description: Use these antonyms to describe people or animals that lack grace or coordination in movement.
- 2Sports: Use these antonyms to describe athletes who lack agility or coordination.
- 3Everyday Life: Use these antonyms to describe situations or objects that are difficult to handle or maneuver.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of sylphy are clumsy, awkward, and ungainly. These words describe a lack of grace or coordination in movement. Use them to describe people, animals, athletes, situations, or objects that lack ease, dexterity, or coordination.
