Definition of uncoordinatednext
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. 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 See All Example Sentences for uncoordinated
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Adjective
  • Lizzie McGuire made viewers feel seen because Duff was clumsy and awkward, falling into platters of spaghetti and getting dumped by her first boyfriend.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The tech driving my first clumsy steps included a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) and GPS sensors monitoring each ski’s position and the weight and angle of my heel.
    Kendall Hunter, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • When cutting food, holding the meat with the fork in an awkward vertical position.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Other awkward—and more viral—moments included OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stealing the spotlight from Modi by refusing to hold hands for a photo op designed to be a show of unity and triumph.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The only problem is the Heat are a commendable but unsteady evangelist for trying to win every night out.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The most vulnerable consumers would include those who have unsteady hours at work, paychecks that vary significantly week to week, and often only are able to make the minimum monthly payments.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026

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“Uncoordinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncoordinated. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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