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ungainly

The correct spelling is ungainly.

How to pronounce ungainly

/ʌnˈɡeɪnli/
noun

IPA: /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

Say it like: Ung-ayn-lee

The correct spelling is ungainly. An ungainly person or thing.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An ungainly person or thing.

adjective

  1. 1.Clumsy; lacking grace.
  2. 2.Difficult to move or to manage; unwieldy.
  3. 3.Unsuitable; unprofitable.

adverb

  1. 1.In an ungainly or unbecoming manner; improperly; undeservedly, unduly; unsuitably.

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