clunkier; clunkiest
: clumsy in style, form, or execution
a clunky thriller
clunky earrings
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Examples of clunky in a Sentence
I drive a clunky old station wagon.
His act was full of clunky one-liners.
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Storage beds are an oft slept-on (pun intended) way to add extra space savviness to your home, since some designs can be clunky and poorly designed.
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Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
Critics say Vision Pro is clunky and overly-expensive, and some stores are reportedly selling just a few of the headsets every week.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 1 July 2024
Modern Guilt trudges along with a series of clunky Danger Mouse drum loops, while Beck’s strangely expressionless vocal performances seldom bring the tracks to life.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 29 June 2024
The mop head is big and feels a little clunky at times, however, the device comes with a handheld attachment that helps get into small spaces like behind the toilet.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024
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Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2024
Critics say Vision Pro is clunky and overly-expensive, and some stores are reportedly selling just a few of the headsets every week.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 1 July 2024
Modern Guilt trudges along with a series of clunky Danger Mouse drum loops, while Beck’s strangely expressionless vocal performances seldom bring the tracks to life.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 29 June 2024
The mop head is big and feels a little clunky at times, however, the device comes with a handheld attachment that helps get into small spaces like behind the toilet.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024
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“Clunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clunky. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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