Gawky
adjective
Physically awkward and not graceful.
He was tall and gawky as a teenager.
Often appears as...
- gawky teenager
- long gawky limbs
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Disapproving
adjective
Physically awkward and not graceful.
He was tall and gawky as a teenager.
Often appears as...
- gawky teenager
- long gawky limbs
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describing someone as gawky often implies a lack of elegance or finesse, which might be seen negatively.
Despite his efforts, his gawky demeanor made him stand out at the dance class.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Growth
Used frequently to describe the awkward phase of adolescence when teens are growing.
The gawky phase of her early teens transformed into gracefulness in her later years.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-permanent State
Gawky suggests a temporary stage rather than a permanent attribute, often outgrown or improved.
She felt gawky in her new high-heeled shoes but soon walked with confidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describing someone as gawky often implies a lack of elegance or finesse, which might be seen negatively.
Despite his efforts, his gawky demeanor made him stand out at the dance class.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Growth
Used frequently to describe the awkward phase of adolescence when teens are growing.
The gawky phase of her early teens transformed into gracefulness in her later years.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-permanent State
Gawky suggests a temporary stage rather than a permanent attribute, often outgrown or improved.
She felt gawky in her new high-heeled shoes but soon walked with confidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Describing someone as gawky often implies a lack of elegance or finesse, which might be seen negatively.
Despite his efforts, his gawky demeanor made him stand out at the dance class.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Growth
Used frequently to describe the awkward phase of adolescence when teens are growing.
The gawky phase of her early teens transformed into gracefulness in her later years.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-permanent State
Gawky suggests a temporary stage rather than a permanent attribute, often outgrown or improved.
She felt gawky in her new high-heeled shoes but soon walked with confidence.
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Quote examples
Ginger Zee
American Scientist
I actually think the last time I stood with a race medal around my neck was after an eighth grade cross-country meet. I was gawky and 65 pounds soaking wet, and running 10 miles a day was no big deal.
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Sarah McLachlan
Canadian Musician
I was 17 years old and in my first band, and we played at the university. I was kind of a gawky, unpopular teenager and there was about 400 people smiling and dancing to what we were doing.
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Helen Slater
American Actress
I was terribly gawky, too goofy to become a high-kicking cheerleader, with stringy brown hair and bad posture. Definitely nobody noticeable!
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Sudha Chandran
People would be surprised to see the real Sudha. I am gawky and not well dressed in my real life.
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Ginger Zee
American Scientist
I actually think the last time I stood with a race medal around my neck was after an eighth grade cross-country meet. I was gawky and 65 pounds soaking wet, and running 10 miles a day was no big deal.
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Sarah McLachlan
Canadian Musician
I was 17 years old and in my first band, and we played at the university. I was kind of a gawky, unpopular teenager and there was about 400 people smiling and dancing to what we were doing.
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Helen Slater
American Actress
I was terribly gawky, too goofy to become a high-kicking cheerleader, with stringy brown hair and bad posture. Definitely nobody noticeable!
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Sudha Chandran
People would be surprised to see the real Sudha. I am gawky and not well dressed in my real life.
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