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UNGAINLINESS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word ungainliness. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word ungainliness. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for UNGAINLINESS

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awkwardness
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• the quality of an embarrassing situation

• the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant

• the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)

• trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

clumsiness
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant

• the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)

gaucheness
nounn
noun

• an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement

gracelessness
nounn
noun

• an unpleasant lack of grace in carriage or form or movement or expression

• the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)

inelegance
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking refinement and good taste

ineptness
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• the quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose

maladroitness
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

ungainly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking grace in movement or posture

• difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

gawkiness
nounn
noun

• the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are extremely ungainly and inelegant

Best Hypernyms For UNGAINLINESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ungainliness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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awkwardness clumsiness

Alternatives for AWKWARDNESS

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