ungainly
/ʌnˈɡeɪnli/
un · gain · ly
/ʌn · ˈɡeɪn · li/
English Definition
adj. awkward, clumsy
Significado en Español
torpe, desgarbado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vụng về, không thanh nhã
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
un(meaning not)+gain(graceful)+ly
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the best synonym for “ungainly”: Although the large dog was friendly, its movements were rather ________.
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A
elegant
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B
graceful
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C
awkward
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D
agile
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C — awkward.
“ungainly” means adj. awkward, clumsy
Common questions about “ungainly”
What does “ungainly” mean?
ungainly — adj. awkward, clumsy. In Chinese: 笨拙的，不雅的.
How do you pronounce “ungainly”?
ungainly is pronounced /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/. It breaks into 3 syllables: un · gain · ly.
Is “ungainly” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. ungainly appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ungainly”?
un(meaning not)+gain(graceful)+ly
