Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clumsily
adverb
/ˈklʌm.zi.li/
Definition
in a manner that is awkward or lacking in grace
Examples
- She clumsily dropped the glass, shattering it on the floor.
- The puppy clumsily attempted to climb the stairs, stumbling a few times along the way.
- He clumsily tried to dance but ended up stepping on his partner’s feet.
Meaning
The adverb ‘clumsily’ describes actions that are done in a way that is uncoordinated, awkward, or lacking finesse.
Synonyms
- awkwardly
- ungainly
- inelegantly
- bumblingly
