gawky

Definition

Awkward, ungainly; lacking grace or dexterity in movement.

Etymology

From gawk + -y.

Example Sentences

• "The “gawky” illustrations look as though they may have been done by Belva Jean herself (Bulletin, Mar. 1989)."
• "The woman had barely come up to Seth's shoulder. Petite with curly blonde hair and a dimpled smile. Nothing at all like Francine with her plain brown hair and hazel eyes. Just looking at the woman's picture had made her feel tall and gawky."