adj
ungainly
Ungainly (adj) means Clumsy; lacking grace.
adj
1
Clumsy; lacking grace.
2
Difficult to move or to manage; unwieldy.
3
Unsuitable; unprofitable.
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Etymology
From un- (“not”) + gainly (“graceful; becoming; proper, suitable; gracious, kindly”) (from gain (“dexterous; convenient, easy, handy; suitable”), from Old Norse gegn (“fit, serviceable; direct, straight; honest; kindly”) + -ly (suffix forming adjectives from nouns)). Compare dialectal Norwegian Nynorsk ugjegnleg (“stubborn; troublesome”).
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What is the meaning of ungainly?
"ungainly" (adj) means clumsy; lacking grace.
What are the different meanings of ungainly?
"ungainly" has 3 main meanings: 1. Clumsy; lacking grace; 2. Difficult to move or to manage; unwieldy; 3. Unsuitable; unprofitable.