How to Use clunky in a Sentence

clunky

adjective
  • His act was full of clunky one-liners.
  • I drive a clunky old station wagon.
  • But what if the offense still looks clunky at the end of the month?
    Karen Guregian, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The inter- face was clunky and old, with a single search bar.
    Ew Staff, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2021
  • Some felt the upper was a bit clunky, not molding well to the foot.
    Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Still, much of the first half felt rushed and clunky for the Magic offense.
    Roy Parry, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Aug. 2020
  • But what happens if the site seems clunky or looks strange?
    Rhett Power, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022
  • But Haire found the fans on the market to be chunky, clunky and, frankly, ugly.
    Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 21 July 2022
  • The fit was a little weird and the collar a little clunky.
    SI.com, 29 Sep. 2019
  • Not to mention that the steering is clunky and the speed limit a measly 6.5 mph.
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Like the rest of the house, the original cabinetry had been dark and clunky.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2023
  • For e-boards, many of which are large and clunky, that’s a game-changer in terms of an e-board.
    Zane Pickett, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Aside from a clunky product name, this light earned high marks.
    Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Adapting his preferred scheme to the scheme the Niners had run the last six years was clunky, at best.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Keep In Mind The shoe design looks a bit clunky on narrow, small feet.
    April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
  • The Browns offense went from slow and clunky to quick and decisive.
    Terry Pluto, cleveland.com, 13 Sep. 2019
  • Keep in Mind The design is clunky and difficult to clean.
    Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
  • The headsets are too clunky, there aren't many decent apps, and the setup process can be a mess.
    Wired Staff, Wired, 5 Mar. 2021
  • At the time, women used tubs of colored powder to paint their lips with a clunky brush.
    Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 9 June 2023
  • The first season of the clunky Bowl Championship Series was 1998.
    Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Probably a bit clunky, niche, and maybe even toy-like at first.
    Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
  • The app itself is very clunky and not open to everyone.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Crypto, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Most of them, though, still had not been able to free themselves from clunky keyboards.
    Jing Tsu, Wired, 23 Jan. 2022
  • The sole, however, is overkill on smooth, flat trails, and is noisy and clunky on pavement.
    Cory Smith, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Low-cost extenders are a tricky area, since many can be clunky to use.
    Whitson Gordon, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2020
  • Again, some of this is clunky, but there are memorable set pieces.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2021
  • The costly and clunky 800-pound film booths aren’t for everyone.
    Hannah Miao, WSJ, 6 Nov. 2022
  • The only downside is that the clunky panels can be an eyesore.
    Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Good news, there's a nicer way to protect it than Apple's clunky travel case.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2025
  • The segment started out clunky, with Benson Boone being handed a microphone from his seat before making his way to the stage.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025

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