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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This clunky blue and white astromech is one of only two Star Wars characters to appear in every single one of the main Skywalker films (plus a cameo in Rogue One), with the other being his pal C-3PO.
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EW.com, 7 May 2025
The days of clunky multi-factor authentication and cumbersome password management are numbered.
—Rajat Bhargava, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
If spring cleaning is on the brain, swap your clunky old gadgets for more efficient tools, like this Bissell cordless vacuum that works on all floor types, or this Roomba robot vacuum that doubles as a mop.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 3 May 2025
Dyson’s signature colorways are a standout in our list, as well as Eufy’s S1 design that looks more like a futuristic centerpiece than a clunky appliance.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
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EW.com, 7 May 2025
The days of clunky multi-factor authentication and cumbersome password management are numbered.
—Rajat Bhargava, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
If spring cleaning is on the brain, swap your clunky old gadgets for more efficient tools, like this Bissell cordless vacuum that works on all floor types, or this Roomba robot vacuum that doubles as a mop.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 3 May 2025
Dyson’s signature colorways are a standout in our list, as well as Eufy’s S1 design that looks more like a futuristic centerpiece than a clunky appliance.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
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 17 May. 2025.
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