How to Use clunky in a Sentence

clunky

adjective
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  • Most of them, though, still had not been able to free themselves from clunky keyboards.
    — Jing Tsu, Wired, 23 Jan. 2022
  • The iPhone quickly showed just how clunky previous smartphones and flip phones were.
    — Ben Zigterman, BGR, 4 Feb. 2022
  • While most air purifiers are clunky, this one has a sleek, modern design that won’t stick out like a sore thumb in a living room or bedroom.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Without a steering wheel or other clunky controls, Rimac was free to go big on its interior screen.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 26 June 2024
  • For all its cheesiness, the film is still entertaining—my entire row at the theater had fun cackling at clunky dialogue and absurd lunar lore.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2022
  • 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
  • But the chemistry of the second string had been inconsistent and sometimes clunky, and there was a push to find players who could fit better with Tatum and Brown.
    — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Feb. 2022
  • The setup sounds clunky, but most of the transitions between past and present are seamless, thanks to Wheeldon and also to cast members portraying more than one role.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2022
  • People aren’t expected to spend entire workdays wearing clunky headsets for virtual meetings.
    — Sarah E. Needleman, WSJ, 7 Feb. 2022
  • 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
  • Though the metaverse is still in early stages, and hardware can be expensive and clunky, these experts see strong potential benefits spurring companies to invest in coming years.
    — Sarah E. Needleman, WSJ, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Android has certainly improved since its clunky early days and is now the leading alternative to Apple’s iOS.
    — Ben Zigterman, BGR, 4 Feb. 2022
  • What brings the pro-tenant and pro-landlord groups together here is the recognition that a clunky and inefficient voucher system harms their respective constituencies.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 May 2024
  • The insistence that Carrie offer readers a glimmer of hope was, of course, also a clunky way to get her back on the dating scene, because no one is interested in a woman who is not at least seeking love.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2022
  • But what if the offense still looks clunky at the end of the month?
    — Karen Guregian, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 design is clunky and difficult to clean.
    — Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
  • 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
  • The sole, however, is overkill on smooth, flat trails, and is noisy and clunky on pavement.
    — Cory Smith, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • Like Mastodon, which can be clunky, but isn’t a big tech company...
    — Ryan Fonsecastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023

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