UNCOORDINATED Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

uncoordinated

adjective

ˌən-kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-təd

Definition of uncoordinated

as in clumsy

having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner my swimming instructor had never seen anyone so uncoordinated—in or out of the water

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Recent Examples of uncoordinated This has created an uncoordinated and even contradictory landscape for policies focused on drinking. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026 There’s something kind of charming about Carter’s uncoordinated love-bombing. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026 But the overall picture of the possible Russian drone campaign suggests that the European response has been fragmented and uncoordinated for the most part so far. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 In November, a number of odd bedfellows submitted several, uncoordinated letters to the BLM’s acting director, all urging caution about the downstream effects of the CRA ruling. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncoordinated

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Adjective

As Ivan and Nina wrestle with their own emotional truths, which range from her mother Nora’s departure from their lives to Ivan’s clumsy recitations of Nina’s childhood antics, something alarming is afoot.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Here, his clumsy, winky, affected, and self-undercutting direction can’t even work the charming Jenna Ortega to a great performance, as her Klara is flattened into a bundle of manic pixie mannerisms both physical and verbal.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of clumsy

Adjective

Trump’s local appearances might present an awkward situation for some candidates who have sought to distance themselves from the president.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
In Sam’s case, his roaring egotism is somewhat awkward because he’s also obsessed with the idea of being altruistic.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of awkward

Adjective

Almost immediately after, Jane Doe began to feel unsteady and lightheaded, according to the lawsuit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
As on television, Seyfried nails Holmes’s wide eyes, unsteady mannerisms, deep voice, and mysterious vocal cadence that makes the character both unreal and oddly human.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of unsteady

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