uncoordinated

adjective

un·​co·​or·​di·​nat·​ed ˌən-kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-təd 

: lacking coordination : not coordinated: such as

a

: not able to move different parts of the body together well or easily

… I'm every bit as clumsy and uncoordinated on a virtual skateboard as I would be on a real one.

—Peter Cohen

b

: not characterized by smoothness or regularity

… the uncoordinated twitching of a heart no longer able to beat.

—Jerry Adler

jerky uncoordinated movements

c

: not well organized

uncoordinated attacks by rebel armies

Synonyms

• clumsy
• awkward
• unsteady

Examples of uncoordinated in a Sentence

my swimming instructor had never seen anyone so uncoordinated—in or out of the water

Recent Examples on the Web

This can lead to problems such as weakness, muscle tension, and uncoordinated voiding that can cause issues like incontinence, urgency, and frequent urinary tract infections. —Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025

Despite reports saying that Kidman and Urban had been separated for a few weeks, the announcement and the ensuing headlines have an uncoordinated chaos. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025

My head slumps, my back arches, my pedal stroke becomes an uncoordinated bounce. —Frederick Dreier, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025

This echoes remarks his envoy Steve Witkoff made after the latest round of talks collapsed, slamming Hamas as uncoordinated and not acting in good faith and saying the US would explore alternative options to secure hostage release and stabilize Gaza. —Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uncoordinated

• coordinated

Medical Definition

uncoordinated

adjective

un·​co·​or·​di·​nat·​ed -kō-ˈȯrd-ᵊn-ˌāt-əd 

: not coordinated : lacking proper or effective coordination

uncoordinated muscles