Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ham-fisted
Adjective
/ˈhæmˈfɪstɪd/
Definition
Clumsy or awkward in handling situations or objects.
Examples
- His ham-fisted approach to repairing the car only made things worse.
- She gave a ham-fisted attempt at baking, resulting in a burnt cake.
- The actor’s ham-fisted delivery of the lines failed to impress the audience.
Meaning
The term ‘ham-fisted’ describes someone who is not skillful and often makes mistakes due to their lack of dexterity or finesse.
Synonyms
- awkward
- clumsy
- ungraceful
- inept
- blundering
