Both Uses of
ungainly
in
David Copperfield
- 'At any rate,' observed Uriah, with a writhe of his ungainly person, 'we may keep the door shut.†
Chpt 40-42 *
- 'Thank you, Miss Trotwood,' said Uriah, writhing in his ungainly manner, 'for your good opinion!†
Chpt 52-54
Definition:
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(ungainly) lacking grace in movement or appearance; or difficult to handle or manage -- especially because of shape