clumsily Synonyms

clumsily Meaning

Wordnet

clumsily (r)

in a clumsy manner

Webster

clumsily (adv.)

In a clumsy manner; awkwardly; as, to walk clumsily.

clumsily Sentence Examples

  1. She clumsily tripped over the uneven pavement, scattering her papers everywhere.
  2. Trying to juggle too many items at once, he clumsily dropped the groceries on the floor.
  3. With shaking hands, she clumsily attempted to tie her shoelaces in a rush.
  4. He clumsily fumbled with the lock, struggling to open the door in the dark.
  5. The child clumsily attempted to write his name for the first time, resulting in a messy scribble.
  6. She clumsily knocked over her water glass while reaching for the salt shaker.
  7. Balancing on the high wire, he moved clumsily, struggling to maintain his equilibrium.
  8. The new student moved clumsily through the dance routine, trying to keep up with the others.
  9. Despite his best efforts, he clumsily spilled ink on the freshly written page.
  10. Feeling nervous, she clumsily introduced herself to the group, stumbling over her words.

FAQs About the word clumsily

in a clumsy mannerIn a clumsy manner; awkwardly; as, to walk clumsily.

awkwardly,ineptly, arduously, laboriously, gracelessly, unskillfully, strenuously, meticulously,ham-handedly, maladroitly

readily, effortlessly, efficiently, fluently, deftly, deftly, handily, handily, fluently, skillfully

She clumsily tripped over the uneven pavement, scattering her papers everywhere.

Trying to juggle too many items at once, he clumsily dropped the groceries on the floor.

With shaking hands, she clumsily attempted to tie her shoelaces in a rush.

He clumsily fumbled with the lock, struggling to open the door in the dark.