clunkier; clunkiest
: clumsy in style, form, or execution
a clunky thriller
clunky earrings
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I drive a clunky old station wagon.
His act was full of clunky one-liners.
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Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Movement down low still looks a little clunky at times but he’s got some real tools and size.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The interesting concept and Walker playing against type compensate for some clunky dialogue setting up the premise and the resolution.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Made In Paring Knife Made In Paring Knife $70
Made In
Made In’s paring knife is well-made but clunky.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Clunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clunky. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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