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
Last August, this problem became critical in Xinjiang, where uncoordinated wind generation caused low-frequency oscillations that threatened the broader national network.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
The Coast Guard warned that uncoordinated crews operating in the search area may delay response efforts and create unsafe conditions in the area.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Most professionals will agree, at least privately, that rallying stocks attract their attention (and their interest and their research) because there is a wisdom in the uncoordinated actions of the masses.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, the Pentagon’s decision appears uncoordinated and directly at odds with the President’s strategy.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
The Coast Guard warned that uncoordinated crews operating in the search area may delay response efforts and create unsafe conditions in the area.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Most professionals will agree, at least privately, that rallying stocks attract their attention (and their interest and their research) because there is a wisdom in the uncoordinated actions of the masses.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, the Pentagon’s decision appears uncoordinated and directly at odds with the President’s strategy.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncoordinated
Adjective
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Rosenberg is careful to note that this doesn’t require abandoning values or discernment, but recognizing that beneath every expression — skillful, clumsy, or even hurtful — is an unmet need.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The clumsy, confusing rollout of the fees certainly didn’t help — as many residents who were promised a locals discount couldn’t figure out how to tap that benefit.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Scenes around the dinner table are awkward to say the least, but Meg has a big supporter in bestie Penny (Sophia Torres) and a burning desire to bring this show to life against all odds.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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All four athletes stood together, smiling for photos through an undeniably awkward situation.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The camera becomes unsteady and points toward the sky and then returns to the street view showing Good’s SUV careening away.—
Rebecca Santana,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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The camera becomes unsteady and points toward the sky and then returns to the street view showing Good’s SUV careening away.—
REBECCA SANTANA,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Uncoordinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncoordinated. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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