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
Another issue that came up during the fires was an uncoordinated response between responding agencies and a lack of knowing what equipment the agencies have.
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Jayme Lozano Carver, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Rushing into a patchwork of uncoordinated state laws will only slow American innovation and give China an opportunity to surge ahead and win this tech race.
—Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Unlike the pharmaceutical industry, biotech is relatively uncoordinated, with fewer centralized bodies dedicated to regulation or information sharing.
—Eric Schmidt, Time, 29 May 2025
But every song felt uncoordinated, like the band could have spent a few more hours in rehearsal.
—Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Jayme Lozano Carver, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Rushing into a patchwork of uncoordinated state laws will only slow American innovation and give China an opportunity to surge ahead and win this tech race.
—Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Unlike the pharmaceutical industry, biotech is relatively uncoordinated, with fewer centralized bodies dedicated to regulation or information sharing.
—Eric Schmidt, Time, 29 May 2025
But every song felt uncoordinated, like the band could have spent a few more hours in rehearsal.
—Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncoordinated
Adjective
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Chris and Emilia’s conversation is suddenly interrupted by a premature explosion, which was caused by a clumsy member of a militia group called the Sons of Liberty.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Tiny, slow and clumsy — these hatchlings are an easy snack for predators.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After a 21-year absence from Wrigley Field that ended earlier this summer, the weekend ceremonies seemed to signal the conclusion to an awkward, ongoing saga.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, nothing negates the unique way in which people from the South embrace socializing with each other, which brings us to a potentially awkward situation that arises often enough and gives grief to even the most polite Southerners.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bator cites both external factors (such as geopolitical conflicts or the unsteady global economy) and internal ones (such as burnout and uncertainty).—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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On the game’s fourth play, the Michigan transfer got up after a 3-yard rush on a keeper and wobbled off the field on unsteady legs.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Uncoordinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncoordinated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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