How to pronounce Ungainly?

The correct way to pronounce Ungainly is [uhn-GAYN-lee]. Emphasis is on the 2 syllable. To learn how to pronounce Ungainly, listen and repeat:

What's the definition of Ungainly?

Ungainly – clumsy or awkward in movement or appearance. It refers to something that lacks grace or elegance. A person or object described as ungainly may move in a way that is not coordinated. This term often conveys a sense of being out of place. It can also describe something that is bulky or unwieldy.

Examples of usage of Ungainly

  1. The young boy's ungainly attempt at dancing made everyone laugh.
  2. Despite his ungainly stature, he managed to climb the tree without much trouble.
  3. Her ungainly posture while sitting led to back pain later in the day.
  4. The dog ran ungainly after the ball, tumbling along the way.
  5. In the heavy rain, he moved in an ungainly manner, slipping on the wet pavement.