Vocabulary Entry

gawky

|adjective • noun

adjective

Awkward, clumsy, or ungainly in appearance or movement.

Example Sentences

"The gawky teenager tripped over his own feet at the dance."

"Her gawky posture made her look uncomfortable in the formal dress."

"Even as a child, he was tall and gawky, towering over his classmates."

noun

Example Sentences

"He felt like a gawky among his athletic friends."

"The gawky at the party struggled to find a conversation to join."

"As a gawky, she often found herself the target of teasing in school."