Definitions

clunky

[kluhng-kee] / ˈklʌŋ ki /

ADJECTIVE

cumbersome

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bulky burdensome embarrassing heavy inconvenient ponderous tiresome unwieldy

WEAK

clunker clunking cumbrous galumphing hefty incommodious leaden massive oppressive unhandy unmanageable wearisome weighty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aiding airy convenient easy fun helpful light small unburdensome

WEAK

graceful

ADJECTIVE

graceless

Synonyms

WEAK

awkward barbarian barbaric barbarous boorish coarse corrupt crude forced gauche gawky ill-mannered improper indecorous inelegant inept infelicitous klutzy loutish oafish outlandish rough rude shameless tasteless two left feet uncouth uncultured unfortunate ungainly unhappy unmannered

Antonyms

WEAK

beautiful charming dexterous elegant graceful sophisticated

ADJECTIVE

maladroit

Synonyms

WEAK

all thumbs blundering bumbling bungling floundering gauche halting heavy-handed inept inexpert klutzy lumbering stumbling two left feet ungraceful unhandy unskillful

Antonyms

WEAK

able capable diplomatic nice sensitive skillful tactful

ADJECTIVE

ungainly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

awkward bulky clumsy unwieldy

WEAK

heavy unmanageable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adroit clever convenient dexterous graceful handy

WEAK

agile coordinated elegant

Example Sentences

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Like a book publisher shaping a clunky early draft into a bestseller, an executive at the company suggested the scientists punch up the language, which they did.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

The clunky machine had around the same amount of computing power as a modern-day toaster.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

The Wrap said "at times it betrays its amateur beginnings with clunky plotting."

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Havertz scored by pressing City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, and without his work-rate and intelligence for large parts of this season, the Arsenal attack has looked clunky at times.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

What I do know is that I was simultaneously taken aback and completely enthralled by the clunky, controlled chaos of the place.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

clunky

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