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Definition of Clumsy
1. Adjective. Lacking grace in movement or posture. "Heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair"
Exact synonyms: Clunky, Gawky, Ungainly, Unwieldy
Similar to: Awkward
Derivative terms: Clumsiness, Gawk, Gawkiness, Ungainliness
Similar to: Awkward
Derivative terms: Clumsiness, Gawk, Gawkiness, Ungainliness
2. Adjective. Not elegant or graceful in expression. "If the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?"
Exact synonyms: Awkward, Cumbersome, Ill-chosen, Inapt, Inept
Similar to: Infelicitous
Derivative terms: Awkwardness, Clumsiness, Inaptness, Ineptness
Similar to: Infelicitous
Derivative terms: Awkwardness, Clumsiness, Inaptness, Ineptness
3. Adjective. Difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape. "The cello, a rather ungainly instrument for a girl"
Exact synonyms: Awkward, Bunglesome, Ungainly
Similar to: Unmanageable, Unwieldy
Derivative terms: Awkwardness
Similar to: Unmanageable, Unwieldy
Derivative terms: Awkwardness
4. Adjective. Showing lack of skill or aptitude. "His fumbling attempt to put up a shelf"
Exact synonyms: Bungling, Fumbling, Incompetent
Similar to: Unskilled
Derivative terms: Clumsiness, Incompetence, Incompetency
Similar to: Unskilled
Derivative terms: Clumsiness, Incompetence, Incompetency
Definition of Clumsy
1. a. Stiff or benumbed, as with cold.
Definition of Clumsy
1. awkward [adj -SIER, -SIEST] : CLUMSILY [adv] - See also: awkward
Lexicographical Neighbors of Clumsy
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