Meaning & Definition of word "Clumsily"

Clumsily

/ˈklʌmzɪli/

1. In a clumsy manner; awkwardly and without skill.
- Example: He clumsily dropped the glass, causing it to shatter on the floor.
2. In a way that is not graceful; with a lack of finesse or coordination.
- Example: She clumsily tried to balance on the tightrope but fell off.
3. In an ungraceful or ungainly way.
- Example: The puppy ran clumsily across the yard, tripping over its own feet.
4. In a way that shows lack of social grace or subtlety.
- Example: He clumsily attempted to flirt, making the situation quite awkward.

From the adjective 'clumsy' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

to move clumsily:

to move in an awkward and uncoordinated way.

speak clumsily:

to communicate in an awkward or unclear manner.

clumsy:

Awkward in movement or handling things.

bumble:

To move or act in a clumsy way.

awkward:

Causing difficulty; hard to deal with.

Meaning: Biff

Example Sentence: He really biffed it when he tried to skateboard down the stairs.

Meaning: Fumble

Example Sentence: She fumbled the ball during the game.