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Ungainly

Yes, ungainly is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does ungainly mean?

adjective

  1. lacking grace in movement or posture a gawky lad with long ungainly legs
  2. difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape an awkward bundle to carry

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for ungainly

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of ungainly

  • unlaying

Words you can make from ungainly

Unscramble UNGAINLY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is ungainly a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ungainly is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is ungainly worth in Scrabble?

Ungainly is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does ungainly mean?

Ungainly means: lacking grace in movement or posture.