Gawky (adjective)

1. Awkward or ungainly in movement or posture.
2. Lacking grace or skill in movement or manners.

Origin:

Derived from the scottish word gawk, meaning to stare or gape.

Examples:

1. The gawky teenager was always tripping over his own feet.
2. The ballerina's gawky movements made it obvious she was new to dance.
3. The gawky bird had trouble flying and often fell to the ground.
4. The gawky robot's movements were jerky and uncoordinated.
5. He felt self-conscious about his gawky appearance at the party.