Ungainly

Moving in a way that looks awkward or clumsy, like when someone trips over their own feet or struggles to carry something heavy.

Examples

• As the giraffe moved through the crowded zoo, its ungainly legs seemed to tangle with each other, making it look both fascinating and a bit silly to the delighted visitors.
• During gym class, I tried to master the new dance routine, but I felt ungainly and out of sync with my friends, which made me laugh at my own awkwardness.
• When I attempted to ride my new skateboard for the first time, my ungainly balance sent me tumbling into the grass, but I quickly got back up, determined to try again.

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