adjective
- most awkward or clumsy in movement or manner; most lacking in grace
Usage: superlative form of ungainly
Examples
- Of all the dancers, he was the ungainliest on stage.
- The ungainliest puppy in the litter kept tripping over its own feet.
- She felt like the ungainliest person at the formal dinner party.
- The ungainliest bird in the flock struggled to keep up with the others.
- Despite being the ungainliest player on the team, he had great determination.
- The ungainliest movements often came from those who were most nervous.