Zoeken
ungainly
01
ongeschikt, onhandig
moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth
Example
His ungainly attempts at dancing drew laughter from the crowd.
The vase slipped from her hands in an ungainly manner, shattering on the floor.
The puppy 's ungainly paws tripped over themselves as it ran to greet its owner.
02
onzacht, onhandig
hard to manage because of awkward form
Example
Maneuvering the ungainly boat through the narrow canal required precision and patience from the captain.
The team faced difficulty handling the ungainly machinery, causing delays in the construction project.
Voorbeeld
His ungainly attempts at dancing drew laughter from the crowd.
The vase slipped from her hands in an ungainly manner, shattering on the floor.
The puppy's ungainly paws tripped over themselves as it ran to greet its owner.
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