uncoordinated

adjective

un·​co·​or·​di·​nat·​ed ˌən-kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-təd 

: lacking coordination : not coordinated: such as

a

: not able to move different parts of the body together well or easily

… I'm every bit as clumsy and uncoordinated on a virtual skateboard as I would be on a real one.

—Peter Cohen

b

: not characterized by smoothness or regularity

… the uncoordinated twitching of a heart no longer able to beat.

—Jerry Adler

jerky uncoordinated movements

c

: not well organized

uncoordinated attacks by rebel armies

Synonyms of uncoordinated

• clumsy
• awkward
• unsteady

Examples of uncoordinated in a Sentence

my swimming instructor had never seen anyone so uncoordinated—in or out of the water

Recent Examples on the Web

Much of this is vibrational motion, which is random and uncoordinated. —Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026

European powers responded with waves of uncoordinated border closures and trade restrictions that caused enormous economic damage without reliably stopping transmission. —Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 29 May 2026

These incidents are part of a growing pattern of uncoordinated gatherings that have increased in size and frequency over the past several years. —Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

Beyond communication, the county has been too slow and uncoordinated in helping communities rebuild. —Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uncoordinated

• coordinated

Medical Definition

uncoordinated

adjective

un·​co·​or·​di·​nat·​ed -kō-ˈȯrd-ᵊn-ˌāt-əd 

: not coordinated : lacking proper or effective coordination

uncoordinated muscles