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 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 See All Example Sentences for uncoordinated
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Adjective
  • Vocals are surprisingly good, despite the show being a bit awkward and clumsy at times.
    Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Sneak away into the beyond—maybe this was a clumsy translation.
    Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The awkward truth is that blockchain does not offer complete privacy inherently.
    Ravi Chamria, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The picture that unfolds is messy, awkward and, in the case of the missing AI expert, downright strange.
    Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • As would be feeling unsteady on your feet or being overly concerned with falling.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But as Saint Laurent begins to make his unsteady way out of the banquet hall, Bergé rushes to his side, to help him.
    Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Uncoordinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncoordinated. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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