gawky (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɔːki/

Definition

Awkwardly tall and thin, often in a clumsy or ungainly way, especially when young.

Examples

• He grew into a gawky adolescent, all arms and legs.

• Her gawky movements made her feel self-conscious during dance class.

• The young man was too gawky to be graceful on the basketball court.

Synonyms of gawky

Words with a similar meaning to gawky:

• lanky
• gangly
• ungainly
• awkward

Antonyms of gawky

Words with the opposite meaning to gawky:

• graceful
• athletic

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