Clumsy

['klʌmzɪ] or ['klʌmzi]

Definition

(superl.) Stiff or benumbed, as with cold.

(superl.) Without skill or grace; wanting dexterity, nimbleness, or readiness; stiff; awkward, as if benumbed; unwieldy; unhandy; hence; ill-made, misshapen, or inappropriate; as, a clumsy person; a clumsy workman; clumsy fingers; a clumsy gesture; a clumsy excuse.

Editor: Simon

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [1]. Unwieldy, ponderous, heavy, lumbering, ill-shaped, ill-made.[2]. Awkward, unhandy, bungling, maladroit, inapt, unskilful, without dexterity.

Edited by Debra

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Awkward, inexpert, uncouth, maladroit, botching, bungling, unskillful,unwieldly, unhandy, ill-shaped

ANT:Neat, workmanlike, artistic, handy, skillful, clever, expert, adroit,dexterous

Checked by Clive

Definition

adj. shapeless: ill-made: unwieldy: awkward: ungainly.—adj. Clum′sily.—n. Clum′siness.

Checker: Phelps

Examples

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