ungainly

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The team recently published a paper on the results of studies using an earlier, more ungainly version of their wireless sensor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

For generations, Americans have marked Thanksgiving by wrestling with the perfect way to prepare and serve turkey, a bird known for its ungainly size, dry texture and lack of distinguishing flavor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Everyone agrees it looks ungainly, but it's the least worst solution in the circumstances.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

When her rival, Poot’s Thea, arrives underdressed, Hedda forces her into a hideous frock with fussy bows and an ungainly skirt.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

Her legs were as big around as the stumps of trees, and she moved with an ungainly shuffle.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury