clumsy

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈklʌmzi/

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Adjective

Positive clumsy

Comparative clumsier

Superlative clumsiest

1. A clumsy person is not skillful or graceful when performing a movement.

   He is very clumsy. He might break the dishes.

2. A clumsy object or idea is one created without much planning.

   This solution is clumsy. I do not think it will work.