clumsy
adjective/ˈklʌmzi/
Frequency rank: #8,187 most common English word
Meaning
Lacking grace or skill in movement or action; awkward.
Example sentence
He felt embarrassed after giving clumsy handshake to the important guest.
Synonyms & related words
- awkward
- ungainly
- graceless
- bumbling
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