gawky
The word “gawky” has 2 syllables: gawk-y
It's pronounced as /ˈɡɔːki/
What is synonym and antonym for gawky?
In the thesaurus, “gawky” has 14 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gawky along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gawky
Antonyms for gawky
- coordinated
- graceful
Meanings of gawky
- noun
- An awkward, ungainly person.
- adjective
- Awkward, ungainly; lacking grace or dexterity in movement.
Example Sentences
- He felt gawky at the party, unsure of how to interact with the others.
- Despite her gawky appearance, she had an undeniable charm.
- The gawky teenager stumbled as she tried to carry too many books.
- His gawky movements on the dance floor made everyone laugh, but he didn’t mind.
- She looked a bit gawky when she tried on the oversized jacket, but it still looked stylish.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gawky, such as: awkward, clodhopper, clumsy, coordinated, gawk, graceful, klutz.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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