Word: ungainly
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: un
gain
ly
Definition: Unsuitable; unprofitable.
Morphemes:
Affix: un-
Language: en
Meaning: prefix meaning ‘not’
Affix: gain
Language: en
Meaning: straight, direct, convenient, favourable, kindly
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gayn
Language: enm
Decoded: gayn
Meaning: direct
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.