1.
awkward-looking; ungainly; clumsy; misshapen
Describes something that looks awkward, unshapely, or lacking in grace. Can refer to physical appearance, posture, movements, or the shape of objects. Often used affectionately or self-deprecatingly rather than harshly.
不格好だけど心を込めて作った。
It's clumsy-looking, but I made it with all my heart.
不格好な形のおにぎりを子供が握ってくれた。
The child made me a misshapen rice ball.
初めてスケートをした時は不格好な滑り方で恥ずかしかった。
The first time I went skating, my ungainly way of skating was embarrassing.
USAGE:
A な-adjective. The 不 prefix negates 格好 (appearance, shape), literally meaning 'not good-looking.' Often used with a warm, endearing tone — a 不格好 handmade gift or effort is typically seen as charming rather than ugly.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 不格好な形 (an awkward shape)
- 不格好な歩き方 (a clumsy way of walking)
- 不格好でも (even if it's clumsy-looking)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 不器用: clumsy, unskillful — describes a person's lack of dexterity or social grace, not appearance
- ダサい: uncool, unfashionable — informal; focused on style and trendiness