Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clumsy

Adjective
/ˈklʌm.zi/
Definition
Clumsy describes someone or something that moves awkwardly or lacks grace.
Examples
  • She spilled her drink because she was being clumsy.
  • His clumsy attempt to fix the bike only made it worse.
  • The child was clumsy on the ice, but he was having fun.
Meaning
To be clumsy means to perform actions in a clumsy or uncoordinated manner, often resulting in accidents or dropping things.
Synonyms
  • awkward
  • ungainly
  • graceless
  • bumbling
  • inept