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
Experts said the leaderless and uncoordinated movement turned violent as economic protests intertwined with political ones.
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
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
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncoordinated
Adjective
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But weighting the draft odds is a delicate business — and one the Bulls remain committed to approaching with a clumsy commitment to competitiveness.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kurt's key takeaway Scammers are no longer relying only on clumsy emails or obvious red flags.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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From historic wins, like the first woman to win for cinematography and seventh-ever Oscar tie, to awkward silences to moving tributes and very, very long bits from host Conan O’Brien, the March 15 ceremony was emotional and eventful.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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During the acceptance speech for Two People Exchanging Saliva, an awkward moment occurred when the microphone started to descend and the camera shifted to host Conan O'Brien, who was still waiting for the speeches to end.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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Usually when the economy is unsteady and the job market is weakening, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to give things a boost.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lusti and Morrison made their first attempt in 2023 alongside big-mountain skier Tanner McNutt, but avalanches and unsteady snowpack turned the trio back from the summit.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Uncoordinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncoordinated. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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