clunky

Example Sentences

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Like a book publisher shaping a clunky early draft into a bestseller, an executive at the company suggested the scientists punch up the language, which they did.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Ministers have acknowledged already that guidance to forces is clunky and ought to be reviewed.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The clunky machine had around the same amount of computing power as a modern-day toaster.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

The Wrap said "at times it betrays its amateur beginnings with clunky plotting."

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

And Amelia’s mom is vacuuming upstairs, the clunky machine roaring across the carpets.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day