clunkier; clunkiest
: clumsy in style, form, or execution
a clunky thriller
clunky earrings
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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Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
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Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
But the docking mechanism into its carrier is, again, clunky, adding to the notion that this is Motorola's first rodeo with this particular form factor.
—Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
And instead of clunky space heaters, Russo recommends seating that stays cozy on its own.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Though the vacuum and included emptying station might appear clunky at first, there’s a functional reason for that rocket-like appearance.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clunky
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“Clunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clunky. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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