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Another word for clumsy

Adjective

  1. Lacking dexterity and grace in physical movement

    2. Idioms:
    See also:

    ability

  2. Difficult to handle or manage

    3. See also:

    easy

  3. Clumsily lacking in the ability to do or perform

    4. See also:

    ability

  4. Lacking sensitivity and skill in dealing with others

    5. See also:

    courtesy

    ability

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Another word for clumsy

Modifier
    2. See also:

    awkward

    awkward

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Sentence Examples

  • Her accent was still there, but the clumsy speech pattern was gone.

  • Actually, the idea was appealing – in spite of his clumsy invitation.

  • long; a very durable but clumsy fur.

  • The red granite school of Assuan comes lower, the work being usually clumsy and with unfinished corners and details.

  • In her clumsy attempt to catch it, she teetered for a moment before regaining her balance.

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