Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gawky
adjective
/ˈɡɔː.ki/
Definition
Awkward and ungainly in movement or appearance.
Examples
- The gawky teenager tripped over his own feet while trying to impress his crush.
- She felt gawky in the new dress, unaccustomed to its flowing fabric.
- The giraffe’s gawky movements are part of its charm.
Meaning
Describes someone who is clumsy or ungraceful, often due to being tall and thin.
Synonyms
- awkward
- ungainly
- clumsy
- maladroit
- inelegant
