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ungainly
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moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth
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hard to manage because of awkward form
Example
Maneuvering the ungainly boat through the narrow canal required precision and patience from the captain.
The awkward teenager, with his ungainly movements, seemed to confirm the notion that he had two left feet.
The team faced difficulty handling the ungainly machinery, causing delays in the construction project.