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- Dictionaryclumsy/ˈklʌmzi/
adjective
- 1. awkward in movement or in handling things: "the cold made his fingers clumsy" Similar Opposite
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Clumsy means awkward, unskilled, or careless in movement or expression. Learn how to use this adjective with sentences, synonyms, and translations from Cambridge Dictionary.
Learn the meaning of clumsy, a word that describes someone or something that lacks skill, grace, or tact. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.
Clumsy means awkward in movement or action, or lacking in skill or physical coordination. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of the word clumsy with example sentences.
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 clumsy behind the wheel of the jeep.
Someone clumsy is a klutz. They're awkward, ungraceful, and walk like they have two left feet. Something hard to handle — like a huge box — is also clumsy.
clumsy. adjective. /ˈklʌmzi/. /ˈklʌmzi/. (comparative clumsier, superlative clumsiest) (of people and animals) moving or doing things in a way that is not smooth or steady or careful. I spilt your coffee.
awkward in movement or manner: The first cell phones were heavy and clumsy to use, but nowadays they are much easier to handle. He gave a clumsy bow. not skillful in the way you deal with or express something: Her clumsy handling of the situation only made it worse. My attempts to apologize were very clumsy.
