clunkier; clunkiest
: clumsy in style, form, or execution
a clunky thriller
clunky earrings
Examples of clunky in a Sentence
I drive a clunky old station wagon.
His act was full of clunky one-liners.
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Where the film falters is in its plodding rhythm and clunky dialogue, much of which is delivered too flatly by actors who don’t exactly steal their scenes.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Amazon went public in 1997 with a clunky logo.
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Unlike some boots that feel clunky and heavy on your feet, these feel virtually weightless Despite its lightweight design, the shoes feature durable EVA outsoles that have a slightly rugged, zig-zag pattern for ample traction in slippery weather conditions.
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The result was a clunky moment in which Cher was brought out to present the award for Record of the Year before Trevor Noah interrupted her to hand over her lifetime-achievement award.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Amazon went public in 1997 with a clunky logo.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Unlike some boots that feel clunky and heavy on your feet, these feel virtually weightless Despite its lightweight design, the shoes feature durable EVA outsoles that have a slightly rugged, zig-zag pattern for ample traction in slippery weather conditions.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
The result was a clunky moment in which Cher was brought out to present the award for Record of the Year before Trevor Noah interrupted her to hand over her lifetime-achievement award.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2026
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“Clunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clunky. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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