un·gain·ly ( n-g n l )adj. un·gain·li·er, un·gain·li·est 1. Lacking grace or ease of movement or form; clumsy. 2. Difficult to move or use; unwieldy. [un- + obsolete gainly, proper (from Middle English gainli, from gain, from Old Norse gegn, direct).] un·gain li·ness n. |
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| Noun | 1. | ungainliness - the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are extremely ungainly and inelegant clumsiness, awkwardness - the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant |
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