Clumsy

/ˈklʌm.zi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

lacking coordination or grace in movement; awkward.

He was so clumsy that he tripped over his own feet while trying to dance.

difficult to handle or manage; unwieldy.

The clumsy box made it hard for me to navigate through the doorway.

lacking finesse or polish; inept.

Her clumsy attempt at conversation left everyone feeling awkward.

showing a lack of skill or tact.

His clumsy remarks about her appearance were embarrassing.

Late Middle English from the word 'clumsea', meaning 'lame or maimed'.

clumsy as a bull in a china shop

Very awkward and likely to cause damage.

awkward

Lacking grace or skill in movement.

bungling

Performing a task clumsily or ineptly.

Tripping over one's own feet.

I was so clumsy, I totally just ate it on the sidewalk!

Being socially awkward.

He was so clumsy at the party, he just stood in the corner.