awkward, clumsy, maladroit, inept, gauche mean not marked by ease (as of performance, movement, or social conduct). awkward is widely applicable and may suggest unhandiness, inconvenience, lack of …

CLUMSY definition: 1. A clumsy person often has accidents because they do not behave in a careful, controlled way: 2…. Learn more.

CLUMSY definition: awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace. See examples of clumsy used in a sentence.

Definition of clumsy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. awkward in movement or action; lacking skill or grace. 2. awkwardly done; ill-contrived: a clumsy apology.

Jun 13, 2025 · Clumsy means lacking physical coordination or grace, resulting in awkward or unintentional actions. It can also refer to something done poorly or without finesse, such as a clumsy …

A clumsy person moves or handles things in a careless, awkward way, often so that things are knocked over or broken. I'd never seen a clumsier, less coordinated boxer. Unfortunately, I was still very …

2 days ago · clumsy (comparative clumsier, superlative clumsiest) Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous. synonym Synonym: bumbling He's very clumsy. I wouldn't trust him with …

awkwardly or poorly done: a clumsy apology. awkward or difficult to control or handle: The heavy motorcycle was clumsy on the road. without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking …

CLUMSY meaning: 1 : moving or doing things in a very awkward way and tending to drop or break things; 2 : badly or awkwardly made or done