Ginger Zee

I actually think the last time I stood with a race medal around my neck was after an eighth grade cross-country meet. I was gawky and 65 pounds soaking wet, and running 10 miles a day was no big deal.

American Scientist

Sarah McLachlan

I was 17 years old and in my first band, and we played at the university. I was kind of a gawky, unpopular teenager and there was about 400 people smiling and dancing to what we were doing.

Canadian Musician

Helen Slater

I was terribly gawky, too goofy to become a high-kicking cheerleader, with stringy brown hair and bad posture. Definitely nobody noticeable!

American Actress

Sudha Chandran

People would be surprised to see the real Sudha. I am gawky and not well dressed in my real life.

Describing someone as gawky often implies a lack of elegance or finesse, which might be seen negatively.

Negative Connotation

Used frequently to describe the awkward phase of adolescence when teens are growing.

Physical Growth

Gawky suggests a temporary stage rather than a permanent attribute, often outgrown or improved.

Non-permanent State

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