Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maladroit
Adjective
/ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/
Definition
Awkward or clumsy in movement or action.
Examples
- His maladroit handling of the situation made things worse.
- She felt maladroit in her attempts to dance at the party.
Meaning
Maladroit describes someone who lacks skill or grace, often resulting in mistakes or inept actions.
Synonyms
- clumsy
- inept
- awkward
- unskilled
