ungainly un·gain·ly adj

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ungainly — un|gain|ly [ʌnˈgeınli] adj [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: gainly proper, graceful, pleasing (14 20 centuries), from gain direct, kind, useful (10 19 centuries), from Old Norse gegn] moving in a way that does not look graceful ▪ a tall ungainly… … Dictionary of contemporary English
ungainly — un•gain•ly [[t]ʌnˈgeɪn li[/t]] adj. li•er, li•est, adv. 1) not graceful; awkward; unwieldy; clumsy 2) in an awkward manner • Etymology: 1605–15; un I+ obs. gainly proper, gracious, ME gaynlich, der. of geyn straight, well disposed (< ON gegn… … From formal English to slang
un|gain|ly — «uhn GAYN lee», adjective, adverb. –adj. ungraceful in form or motion; awkward; clumsy: »The boy s long arms and large hands give him an ungainly appearance. SYNONYM(S): uncouth. See syn. under awkward. (Cf. ↑awkward) –adv. in an ungainly manner; … Useful english dictionary
ship — shipless, adj. shiplessly, adv. /ship/, n., v., shipped, shipping. n. 1. a vessel, esp. a large oceangoing one propelled by sails or engines. 2. Naut. a. a sailing vessel square rigged on all of three or more masts, having jibs, staysails, and a… … Universalium
space station — space station, adj. an orbiting manned structure that can be used for a variety of purposes, as to assemble or service satellites, refuel spacecraft, etc. Also called space platform. [1940 45] * * * Manned artificial structure designed to revolve … Universalium

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