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clumsy

/ˈklʌmzi/

noun

Meaning

  • A clumsy person.

Synonyms

butterfingers,
galoot,
klutz

adjective

Meaning

  • Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

    "He's very clumsy. I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes."

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

    "It is a clumsy solution, but it might work for now."

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