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What is the meaning of ungainly?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 6/24/2021

Not gainly; not expert or dexterous; clumsy; awkward; uncouth; as, an ungainly strut in walking., Unsuitable; unprofitable., In an ungainly manner.

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