kludgy
Awkwardly thrown together
Kludgy describes something awkwardly constructed or patched together—functional but inelegant.
The term comes from computing, where a kludge is a clumsy workaround that solves a problem without solving it well: The code works but it's kludgy as hell.
Kludgy solutions tend to be fragile, hard to maintain, and embarrassing to show others.
Also spelled kludgey.
Temporarily fixed with scraps
- cobbled-togetherAssembled from random parts
- bodgedHastily, shoddily repaired
- improvisedCreated without prior planning
- ad-hocFor a specific purpose
patched · band-aid · thrown-together · stopgap · temporary · duct-tape · workaround · frankensteined
Awkward and cumbersome
- gracelessLacking smoothness or charm
- crudeUnpolished, raw state
- unpolishedLacking finish or refinement
- ungainlyLacking ease of movement
awkward · ham-fisted · artless · rough · unrefined · amateurish · slapdash · sloppy
Awkwardly heavy or bulky
- unwieldyAwkward to manipulate
- inefficientPoor at using resources
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
- unmanageableImpossible to control
burdensome · convoluted · overcomplicated · bloated · byzantine · tangled · labyrinthine · rickety
jury-rigged
Temporarily fixed with scraps
- cobbled-togetherAssembled from random parts
- bodgedHastily, shoddily repaired
- improvisedCreated without prior planning
ad-hoc · patched · band-aid · thrown-together · stopgap · temporary · duct-tape · workaround · frankensteined · rough-and-ready
clunky
Awkward and cumbersome
- gracelessLacking smoothness or charm
- crudeUnpolished, raw state
- unpolishedLacking finish or refinement
ungainly · awkward · ham-fisted · artless · rough · unrefined · amateurish · slapdash · sloppy · messy
cumbersome
Awkwardly heavy or bulky
- unwieldyAwkward to manipulate
- inefficientPoor at using resources
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
unmanageable · burdensome · convoluted · overcomplicated · bloated · byzantine · tangled · labyrinthine · rickety · fragile
kludgyelegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
sleek · refined · polished · clean · streamlined
kludgyrobust
Strong and durable
well-designed · professional · solid · maintainable · clean
kludgyefficient
Productive without waste
optimized · streamlined · lean · direct · economical