Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cloddish

Adjective
/ˈklɒdɪʃ/
Definition
Lacking grace or refinement; awkward and clumsy.
Examples
  • The cloddish behavior of the new employee made it clear he needed to improve his social skills.
  • Her cloddish handwriting was hard to read, leaving the teacher puzzled.
  • Despite his cloddish attempts at dancing, everyone enjoyed watching him have fun.
Meaning
The term ‘cloddish’ describes someone or something that is rough, unrefined, or clumsy in manner or movement.
Synonyms
  • Awkward
  • Unrefined
  • Clumsy
  • Gawky
  • Bumbling