maladroit (Meaning)
maladroit (a)
not adroit
maladroit (a.)
Of a quality opposed to adroitness; clumsy; awkward; unskillful.
Synonyms & Antonyms of maladroit
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maladroit Sentence Examples
- The maladroit servant dropped the tray, shattering the expensive china.
- Her maladroit attempt at a painting resulted in a canvas covered in abstract smears.
- The maladroit driver collided with the parked car, causing a scene of chaos.
- He was utterly maladroit in social situations, stumbling over his words and offending everyone.
- The maladroit burglar tripped over the rug, alerting the homeowner to his presence.
- He had a maladroit tendency to break things, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.
- Her maladroit handling of the situation only escalated the conflict.
- The maladroit surgeon's shaky hands made the operation a perilous undertaking.
- The maladroit student struggled to complete his assignment, making countless errors and omissions.
- Despite his maladroit appearance, he was surprisingly skilled at playing the piano.
FAQs About the word maladroit
not adroitOf a quality opposed to adroitness; clumsy; awkward; unskillful.
clumsy, awkward, ham-handed, all thumbs, uncoordinated, unhandy,butterfingered, left-handed, heavy-handed, cack-handed
dexterous, handy, deft, dextrous, skillful, dexterous, skilled, skilled, deft, handy
The maladroit servant dropped the tray, shattering the expensive china.
Her maladroit attempt at a painting resulted in a canvas covered in abstract smears.
The maladroit driver collided with the parked car, causing a scene of chaos.
He was utterly maladroit in social situations, stumbling over his words and offending everyone.
