uncoordinated

uncoordinated
[[t]ʌ̱nkoʊɔ͟ː(r)dɪneɪtɪd[/t]]
1) ADJ-GRADED If you describe someone as uncoordinated you mean that their movements are not smooth or controlled.

They were unsteady on their feet and rather uncoordinated.

...an uncoordinated toddler.

2) ADJ-GRADED If you describe actions or plans as uncoordinated, you mean they are not well-organized.

Government action has been half-hearted and uncoordinated.

...late, uncoordinated and piecemeal enemy responses.


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