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ungainly

un·gain·ly [ un gáynlee ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. lacking grace: lacking grace in moving

2. awkward: awkward to handle

3. gangly: having an awkward long-limbed appearance

[Early 17th century. < obsolete gain "straight, convenient" < Old Norse gegn]

un·gain·li·ness noun
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