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GAWKY Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word gawky. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word gawky. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For GAWKY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gawky, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
awkward clumsy inelegant ungainly

Alternatives for CLUMSY

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