uncoordinated movement
[/ˌʌnkoʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtɪd ˈmuːvmənt/]
nounpl: uncoordinated movements
movimento descoordinado
1. Physical movement that lacks proper coordination between different body parts or muscles, resulting in awkward, clumsy, or jerky motions
The child's uncoordinated movements made it difficult for him to play sports.
Os movimentos descoordinados da criança tornavam difícil para ela praticar esportes.
2. A symptom of neurological conditions, developmental disorders, or lack of motor control
Uncoordinated movements can be a sign of cerebellar dysfunction.
Movimentos descoordinados podem ser um sinal de disfunção cerebelar.
3. Lack of synchronization in group activities or collective actions
The dancers' uncoordinated movements ruined the performance.
Os movimentos descoordinados dos dançarinos arruinaram a apresentação.
In Brazil, discussing uncoordinated movements is common in physical education, neurology, and pediatric contexts. The term is frequently used in medical settings and sports training. In the USA, it's commonly referenced in educational assessments for developmental disorders and in fitness contexts. In Portuguese-speaking cultures, there's often more emphasis on the social aspect of clumsiness, with various colloquial expressions reflecting local attitudes toward physical awkwardness.
NYC Slang
clumsy moves / jerky motions
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