Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cack-handed
adjective
/ˈkakˌhandəd/
Definition
Clumsy or awkward in movement or handling things.
Examples
- She was so cack-handed that she dropped the vase as soon as she picked it up.
- His cack-handed attempt at cooking resulted in a burnt dinner.
Meaning
The term ‘cack-handed’ describes someone who is not skillful and often causes mishaps due to their lack of dexterity.
Synonyms
- awkward
- clumsy
- gawky
- inept
