clumsy
Translation
clumsy, awkward, uncoordinated
Examples
He is a very clumsy person.
He is a very clumsy person.
That was a clumsy apology.
That was a clumsy apology.
Grammar Patterns
to be clumsy to be awkward in movement or handling things He is very clumsy and often drops things.
a clumsy ((sth.)) an action done awkwardly or without skill He made a clumsy attempt to apologize.
Similar Words
Synonyms: awkward, uncoordinated, gawky; Antonyms: graceful, agile, coordinated
Etymology
From Middle English 'clumsen', meaning 'to be numb with cold'. The sense evolved to 'numb, awkward'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a clown ('cl-') trying to climb ('-um-') and slipping ('-sy'). A clumsy clown.