clumsy

adjective
UK: /ˈklʌm.zi/
US: /ˈklʌm.zi/

  1. Awkward in movement or handling things.

    1. I am clumsy and often drop things.
    2. He made a clumsy attempt to apologize, but she didn't accept it because his clumsy words hurted her.

  2. Done without skill or grace; not elegant or well-designed.

    1. It was a clumsy movie.
    2. The software's interface is clumsy and difficult to navigate making work in it uncomfortable.

Synonyms

awkward ungainly inept maladroit
clumsy verb

  1. To do something awkwardly or handle something in a clumsy way.

    1. Don't clumsy with that vase.
    2. He clumsied the presentation, making several mistakes and confusing the audience.
clumsy adverb

  1. In an awkward or unskillful manner.

    1. He tripped clumsily over the rug.
    2. She clumsily tried to hide the broken vase, but her mom noticed immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clumsy" in English means: Awkward in movement or handling things., Done without skill or grace; not elegant or well-designed..

The phonetic transcription of "clumsy" is /ˈklʌm.zi/ in British English and /ˈklʌm.zi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clumsy": awkward, ungainly, inept, maladroit.

Example usage of "clumsy": "I am clumsy and often drop things.". More examples on the page.