ungainly
/ʌnˈɡeɪnli/
CEFR level C2Topic Daily lifeWord #7244 in the learning path
笨拙的；姿态不雅的
Definitions
adj. Awkward in movement, shape or appearance.
笨拙的；姿态不雅的
Example
The young camel rose slowly on its ungainly legs.
小骆驼用它那笨拙的长腿慢慢站了起来。
Although early electric vehicles appeared ungainly, improvements in design have made them more attractive to consumers.
虽然早期电动汽车外形笨拙，但设计上的改进使它们更能吸引消费者。
Collocations
- an ungainly movement
- an ungainly figure
- an ungainly shape
Word family
- ungainliness (n.)
Synonyms
- awkward
- clumsy
Antonyms
- graceful
Usage tip
虽以-ly结尾，现代常用词性是形容词。
FAQ
- What does ungainly mean?
- Awkward in movement, shape or appearance.
- How is ungainly pronounced?
- UK /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/, US /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
