ungainly

/ʌnˈɡeɪnli//ʌnˈɡeɪnli/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
noun

1. An ungainly person or thing.

adjective

1. Clumsy; lacking grace.

2. Difficult to move or to manage; unwieldy.

3. Unsuitable; unprofitable.

ungainly

/ʌnˈɡeɪnli//ʌnˈɡeɪnli/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
adverb

1. In an ungainly or unbecoming manner; improperly; undeservedly, unduly; unsuitably.

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