GAWKY Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word gawky. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GAWKY
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clumsy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking grace in movement or posture • not elegant or graceful in expression • difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape • showing lack of skill or aptitude | ||||||||
ungainly | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking grace in movement or posture • difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape | ||||||||
awkward | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance adjective satellite • causing inconvenience • difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape • not elegant or graceful in expression • hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment • socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner | ||||||||
graceless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking graciousness • lacking grace; clumsy • lacking social polish | ||||||||
inelegant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking in refinement or grace or good taste | ||||||||
lumbering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber adjective satellite • slow and laborious because of weight | ||||||||
uncoordinated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking in cooperative planning and organization • lacking the skillful and effective interaction of muscle movements | ||||||||
blundering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • an embarrassing mistake verb • commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake • make one's way clumsily or blindly • utter impulsively | ||||||||
klutzy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • Awkward, clumsy or socially inept | ||||||||
ungainful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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clunky | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking grace in movement or posture • making a clunking sound | ||||||||
gauche | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking social polish | ||||||||
ungraceful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking grace; clumsy | ||||||||
unwieldy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape adjective satellite • difficult to work or manipulate • lacking grace in movement or posture |