clumsy

noun

(informal, fairly rare) A clumsy person.

adjective

Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.

Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.

Words related to clumsy

clunkyadj inaptadj incompetentadj loobyadj klutzyadj maladroitlyadv footlesslyadv maladroitnessn ungainlinessn klutzinessn klutzn cumbersomenessn unskillfuladj clumsinessn uncoordinatedadj tactlessadj oafishlyadv gauchelyadv fecklessadj

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