clumsy
clum|sy /kl'ʌmzi/ (clumsier clumsiest)
1 [ADJ]
A clumsy person moves or handles things in a careless, awkward way, often so that things are knocked over or broken.
Unfortunately, I was still very clumsy behind the wheel of the jeep.
= awkward
● clumsily [ADV] ADV with v
The rooks flew clumsily towards their nests.
● clumsiness [N-UNCOUNT]
Ben's biggest problem is clumsiness.
2 [ADJ]
A clumsy action or statement is not skilful or is likely to upset people.
The action seemed a clumsy attempt to topple the Janata Dal government...
He denied the announcement was clumsy and insensitive.
● clumsily [ADV] usu ADV with v
If the matter were handled clumsily, it could cost Miriam her life.
● clumsiness [N-UNCOUNT]
I was ashamed at my clumsiness and insensitivity.
1 [ADJ]
A clumsy person moves or handles things in a careless, awkward way, often so that things are knocked over or broken.
Unfortunately, I was still very clumsy behind the wheel of the jeep.
= awkward
● clumsily [ADV] ADV with v
The rooks flew clumsily towards their nests.
● clumsiness [N-UNCOUNT]
Ben's biggest problem is clumsiness.
2 [ADJ]
A clumsy action or statement is not skilful or is likely to upset people.
The action seemed a clumsy attempt to topple the Janata Dal government...
He denied the announcement was clumsy and insensitive.
● clumsily [ADV] usu ADV with v
If the matter were handled clumsily, it could cost Miriam her life.
● clumsiness [N-UNCOUNT]
I was ashamed at my clumsiness and insensitivity.