clumsy Synonyms
clumsy Meaning
clumsy (s)
lacking grace in movement or posture
not elegant or graceful in expression
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
showing lack of skill or aptitude
clumsy (superl.)
Stiff or benumbed, as with cold.
Without skill or grace; wanting dexterity, nimbleness, or readiness; stiff; awkward, as if benumbed; unwieldy; unhandy; hence; ill-made, misshapen, or inappropriate; as, a clumsy person; a clumsy workman; clumsy fingers; a clumsy gesture; a clumsy excuse.
clumsy Sentence Examples
- Sarah felt clumsy as she attempted to thread the needle with shaking hands.
- With his oversized shoes, he appeared even clumsier than usual as he walked down the narrow hallway.
- Despite her graceful appearance, she was secretly quite clumsy in her movements.
- The clumsy waiter spilled soup on the customer's lap as he hurriedly carried the tray.
- His attempts at painting the intricate details were thwarted by his clumsy brushstrokes.
- The gymnast's clumsy landing resulted in a sprained ankle during practice.
- Jake felt clumsy and awkward as he tried to dance at the party, stepping on toes more often than not.
- The kitten's clumsy paws struggled to grasp the toy mouse, sending it rolling across the floor.
- Feeling clumsy, she apologized profusely after knocking over the vase in the antique shop.
- His clumsy attempt to fix the leaky faucet only made the situation worse, causing water to spray everywhere.
FAQs About the word clumsy
lacking grace in movement or posture, not elegant or graceful in expression, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape, showing lack of skill or
awkward, ham-fisted, handless, uncoordinated, cack-handed, all thumbs, left-handed,unhandy, heavy-handed, ham-handed
expert, skillful, expert, dextrous, deft, skilled, dexterous, handy,dextrous, handy
Sarah felt clumsy as she attempted to thread the needle with shaking hands.
With his oversized shoes, he appeared even clumsier than usual as he walked down the narrow hallway.
Despite her graceful appearance, she was secretly quite clumsy in her movements.
The clumsy waiter spilled soup on the customer's lap as he hurriedly carried the tray.
