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clumsy
01
doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents
Examples
He 's known for his clumsy nature, always tripping over his own feet.
The clumsy waiter spilled soup on the customer's lap.
02
lacking elegance, smoothness, or refinement in speech, writing, or artistic expression
Examples
The speech was full of clumsy sentences.
His clumsy phrasing made the joke fall flat.
03
showing poor ability or lack of skill in performing a task
Examples
His clumsy handling of the tools slowed the repair.
She made a clumsy attempt at sewing the dress.
04
hard to control or use due to its size or form
Examples
The clumsy box was too large to fit through the narrow doorway.
She struggled to carry the clumsy package up the stairs.
Lexical Tree
clumsily
clumsiness
clumsy
clums
