Ungainly
(adjective)
Clumsy or awkward in movement or appearance.
Origin:
From the word "un" meaning "not" and "gainly" meaning "graceful".
Examples:
- He was ungainly on the dance floor.
- The ungainly bird struggled to take off.
- His ungainly appearance made him self-conscious.
- The ungainly robot struggled to move through the narrow doorway.
- She was ungainly in her movement, but her voice was beautiful.