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
  • And the big rocket launch feels way too clumsy, the stakes feeling much lower than play builds towards.
    David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
  • Paul Breitner, West Germany vs Netherlands, 1974 The Germans equalise from the spot after a clumsy foul by Wim Jansen.
    Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • And having everyone try to speak in English with Greek accents (not that the Greeks 2700 years ago would have sounded like Greeks do today) would have been awkward.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • If the process had advanced to a hearing, the Blues would have been put in the awkward position of having to build a case against him.
    Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Adjective
  • Early reviews said that House of the Dragon was at the top of its game in season 3, after a periodically unsteady run before that.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Sydney is extra unsteady and flustered.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

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“Uncoordinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncoordinated. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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