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clumsy
What does clumsy mean?
clumsy (adjective): awkward, lacking coordination.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use clumsy in a sentence?
- He's very clumsy. I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce clumsy?
/ˈklʌmzi/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does clumsy come from?
Possibly from an alteration of clumsed (“benumbed”) or from clumse (“a stupid fellow; lout”) + -y.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to clumsy
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “clumsy” mean?
awkward, lacking coordination
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having no personal preference
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solitary; having no companion
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ruling; governing; prevailing
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