不格好

ぶかっこう
Alternative writings: 不恰好, 無格好
Frequency:
1

Unshapely; ill-formed; having an unattractive or awkward appearance.

Na-Adjective

Examples

不格好な植木鉢だけど、味があって好きだ。

It's an ugly flowerpot, but I like its character.

その不格好な彫刻は逆に人目を引いた。

That misshapen sculpture, oddly enough, attracted attention.

不格好な字でも、一生懸命書いた跡が伝わる。

Even clumsy handwriting can show the effort someone put into it.

2

Awkward; clumsy—describing ungainly behavior or movements.

Na-Adjective

Examples

彼は緊張して不格好な自己紹介をした。

He gave an awkward self-introduction because he was nervous.

重い荷物を抱えて階段を降りる姿が不格好だった。

His posture carrying heavy luggage down the stairs looked clumsy.

不格好な言い訳はかえって信用を失うことがある。

Clumsy excuses can actually cause you to lose credibility.