How to Use clunky in a Sentence

clunky

adjective

• His act was full of clunky one-liners.
• I drive a clunky old station wagon.
• But what if the offense still looks clunky at the end of the month?
  — Karen Guregian, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2022
• But what happens if the site seems clunky or looks strange?
  — Rhett Power, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022
• But Haire found the fans on the market to be chunky, clunky and, frankly, ugly.
  — Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 21 July 2022
• Like the rest of the house, the original cabinetry had been dark and clunky.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2023
• For e-boards, many of which are large and clunky, that’s a game-changer in terms of an e-board.
  — Zane Pickett, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
• Adapting his preferred scheme to the scheme the Niners had run the last six years was clunky, at best.
  — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2024
• Keep in Mind The design is clunky and difficult to clean.
  — Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
• At the time, women used tubs of colored powder to paint their lips with a clunky brush.
  — Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 9 June 2023
• The first season of the clunky Bowl Championship Series was 1998.
  — Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022
• Probably a bit clunky, niche, and maybe even toy-like at first.
  — Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
• The app itself is very clunky and not open to everyone.
  — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Crypto, 28 Aug. 2023
• The sole, however, is overkill on smooth, flat trails, and is noisy and clunky on pavement.
  — Cory Smith, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
• The costly and clunky 800-pound film booths aren’t for everyone.
  — Hannah Miao, WSJ, 6 Nov. 2022
• The only downside is that the clunky panels can be an eyesore.
  — Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
• Like Mastodon, which can be clunky, but isn’t a big tech company...
  — Ryan Fonsecastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023
• The only downside is the app's interface is a bit clunky, and the system can be slow.
  — Lindsay Modglin, Parents, 19 Dec. 2023
• Faucet-fed filters can be clunky eyesores, but not the Cypress.
  — Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
• The Suburban is a workhorse, but its large size doesn't mean its noisy or clunky to drive.
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022
• However, the body is a little clunky, and the overall look of the hair dryer isn’t as flashy or sleek as the Dyson or GHD.
  — Marie Lodi, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022
• Some experts call the online system a bit clunky and you can get timed out or cut off.
  — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 25 Apr. 2022
• The graphics are clunky and hard to follow during a workout.
  — Heather Mayer Irvine, wsj.com, 17 Oct. 2023
• Headphone design has come a long way over the years, but over-ear models can still look a bit clunky.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2022
• But be aware: deploying your chute is clunky, and there’s a delay.
  — Hawken Miller, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2022
• Horford did try to post up Thompson a few times, but the actions were slightly forced and clunky.
  — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022
• The shows are listed by channel and can be clunky to navigate.
  — Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 1 May 2023
• Today, some are still thrilled by the prospect of diving without clunky oxygen tanks, both for fun and for sport.
  — USA TODAY, 19 July 2023
• Some recipes call for breadcrumbs instead, which makes for a heavier, clunky dish.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
• The dramaturgy can get a little clunky, and the hair and makeup won’t be winning any Oscars.
  — Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024