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clumsy
01
maladroit
doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents
Exemples
He 's known for his clumsy nature, always tripping over his own feet.
Il est connu pour sa nature maladroite, trébuchant toujours sur ses propres pieds.
The clumsy waiter spilled soup on the customer's lap.
Le serveur maladroit a renversé de la soupe sur les genoux du client.
02
maladroit, gauche
lacking elegance, smoothness, or refinement in speech, writing, or artistic expression
Exemples
The speech was full of clumsy sentences.
His clumsy phrasing made the joke fall flat.
Sa phraséologie maladroite a fait tomber la blague à plat.
03
maladroit, gauche
showing poor ability or lack of skill in performing a task
Exemples
His clumsy handling of the tools slowed the repair.
Sa maladroite manipulation des outils a ralenti la réparation.
She made a clumsy attempt at sewing the dress.
Elle a fait une tentative maladroite de coudre la robe.
04
maladroit, encombrant
hard to control or use due to its size or form
Exemples
The clumsy box was too large to fit through the narrow doorway.
La boîte maladroite était trop grande pour passer par la porte étroite.
She struggled to carry the clumsy package up the stairs.
Elle a eu du mal à porter le gros paquet dans les escaliers.
Arbre Lexical
clumsily
clumsiness
clumsy
clums
