- buzama unsightly, ungraceful, clumsy, awkward, unpresentable, unshapely, ungainly, uncouth, untidy
This harsh, literary word describes a shameful, undignified failure — much stronger and more judgmental than 不器用 (clumsy).
彼は無様に転んでしまった。
Kare wa buzama ni koronde shimatta.
He took an unsightly tumble.
無様な負け方はしたくない。
Buzama na makekata wa shitakunai.
I don't want to lose in an unsightly way.
⚖️ Often confused with 不格好 (bukakkou), which merely means unattractive, while 無様 adds shame and humiliation.
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