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Uncoordinated: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncoordinated

 

[ ˌʌnkoʊˈɔːrdnˌeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

movement

Not working together in a smooth and effective way; lacking organization or planning.

Synonyms

chaotic, disorganized, haphazard

Examples of usage

  • The team's uncoordinated efforts led to a disorganized presentation.
  • Her uncoordinated dance moves drew laughs from the audience.
Context #2 | Adjective

physical

Lacking physical coordination or skill in movement.

Synonyms

awkward, clumsy, ungainly

Examples of usage

  • His uncoordinated footwork made him stumble during the performance.
  • The uncoordinated gymnast struggled to perform the routine.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncoordinated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descoordenado

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्थित

🇩🇪 unkoordiniert

🇮🇩 tidak terkoordinasi

🇺🇦 некоординований

🇵🇱 niezkoordynowany

🇯🇵 調整されていない

🇫🇷 non coordonné

🇪🇸 descoordinado

🇹🇷 koordinasyonsuz

🇰🇷 조정되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير منسق

🇨🇿 nekoordinovaný

🇸🇰 nekoordinovaný

🇨🇳 不协调的

🇸🇮 nekoordiniran

🇮🇸 óskipulagt

🇰🇿 үйлесімсіз

🇬🇪 არაკოორდინირებული

🇦🇿 koordinasiyasız

🇲🇽 descoordinado

Etymology

The word 'uncoordinated' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'coordinated'. The term originated in the mid-19th century, combining the prefix 'un-' with 'coordinated' to describe a lack of coordination or organization. Over time, 'uncoordinated' has been used to describe both physical and non-physical aspects of lacking coordination or organization.

See also: coordinate, coordinated, coordinately, coordinates, coordinating, coordination, coordinator.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,423, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.