Definition of Ungainly. Meaning of Ungainly. Synonyms of Ungainly
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Definition of Ungainly
Ungainly Ungainly Un*gain"ly, a. [OE. ungeinliche, adv., fr. ungein
inconvenient; un- + Icel. gegn ready, serviceable; adv.,
against, opposite. See Un- not, and Gain, a., Again.]
1. Not gainly; not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward;
uncouth; as, an ungainly strut in walking.
His ungainly figure and eccentric manners.
--Macaulay.
2. Unsuitable; unprofitable. [Obs.] --Hammond.
Ungainly Ungainly Un*gain"ly, adv.
In an ungainly manner.