gawky

gawky

adjective

Definition of GAWKY

having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner <the stiff, gawky gait of a newborn colt>

Synonyms awkward, gawkish, gawky, graceless, klutzy, uncoordinated, ungainly

Related Words galumphing, larruping [dialect], lubberly, lumbering, lumpish, shambling, shuffling, unsteady, wobbly (also wabbly)

Near Antonyms light, light-footed (also light-foot), lissome (also lissom), lithe, nimble, sure-footed

Antonyms coordinated, graceful