Meaning & Definition of word "Clumsy"
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Clumsy
/ˈklʌm.zi/
adjective:
- 1. lacking coordination or grace in movement; awkward.
- Example: He was so clumsy that he tripped over his own feet while trying to dance.
- 2. difficult to handle or manage; unwieldy.
- Example: The clumsy box made it hard for me to navigate through the doorway.
- 3. lacking finesse or polish; inept.
- Example: Her clumsy attempt at conversation left everyone feeling awkward.
- 4. showing a lack of skill or tact.
- Example: His clumsy remarks about her appearance were embarrassing.
Etymology
Late Middle English from the word 'clumsea', meaning 'lame or maimed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clumsy as a bull in a china shop:
Very awkward and likely to cause damage.
Related Words
awkward:
Lacking grace or skill in movement.
bungling:
Performing a task clumsily or ineptly.
Slang Meanings of clumsy
Meaning: Tripping over one's own feet.
Example Sentence: I was so clumsy, I totally just ate it on the sidewalk!
Meaning: Being socially awkward.
Example Sentence: He was so clumsy at the party, he just stood in the corner.