as in clumsy
having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner
my swimming instructor had never seen anyone so uncoordinated—in or out of the water
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Recent Examples of uncoordinated
Every one of these new bits of hardware introduced a new set of uncoordinated chatter of alarms that simply produced noise.
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New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Woody was a slightly uncoordinated and not-so-strong cowboy cop who relied more on his sense of humor than his brawn.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Someone suffering hypothermia might appear uncoordinated or slur their speech.
—Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Experts said the leaderless and uncoordinated movement turned violent as economic protests intertwined with political ones.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for uncoordinated
New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Woody was a slightly uncoordinated and not-so-strong cowboy cop who relied more on his sense of humor than his brawn.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Someone suffering hypothermia might appear uncoordinated or slur their speech.
—Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Experts said the leaderless and uncoordinated movement turned violent as economic protests intertwined with political ones.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for uncoordinated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncoordinated
Adjective
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But less fine is Kreutzer’s decision to make Kühn’s own domestic challenges a parallel story, set up in clumsy counterpoint with Lucy’s.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Salmonflies, however, are bigger and clumsier than smaller insects like mayflies.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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After her death, Riley read her diaries, an awkward experience at times.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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On-screen, Armitage’s portrayal of the socially awkward Sheldon has earned him critical acclaim.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Medical staff who treated Paul say he was clearly intoxicated, slurring his speech and unsteady on his feet.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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In a half hour or so, the newborn gathers itself and stands unsteady on wobbly legs.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Uncoordinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncoordinated. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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