What does "desgarbado" mean in English?

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Spanish

desgarbado

English

awkward

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Alternative translations of "desgarbado"

ungainly
clumsy
ungraceful
awkward-looking

Examples of how to use "desgarbado" in Spanish

Spanish
Tenía un andar un poco desgarbado.
English
He had a somewhat awkward gait.
Spanish
El hombre desgarbado caminaba por la plaza
English
The awkward man was walking through the square.
Spanish
Su estilo desgarbado llamó la atención
English
His awkward style drew attention.
Spanish
El perro desgarbado se tropezó con frecuencia
English
The awkward dog often stumbled.
Spanish
Parecía desgarbado al bailar en público
English
He seemed awkward when dancing in public.

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Tenía un andar un poco desgarbado.

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