Today we will learn about other ways to say ‘clumsy.’
Do you know the synonyms of ‘clumsy’?
Let’s start.
- Gawky.
Meaning: nervously awkward and ungainly.
E.g. “Her metamorphosis from a gawky teenager to a mature young woman happened so quickly.” - Cloddish.
Meaning: foolish, awkward, or clumsy.
E.g. “However fashionable his clothes, he always looks cloddish.” - Inept.
Meaning: having or showing no skill; clumsy.
E.g. “My brother is quite inept at sports.” - Maladroit
Meaning: awkward in movement or unskilled in behaviour or action.
E.g. “The maladroit driver almost caused an accident.” - Bungling.
Meaning: to do something wrong by many clumsy mistakes, in a careless or stupid way.
E.g. “If he keeps bungling, he will lose the job.”
Compiled and written by @sherlydarmali for @EnglishTips4U on Sunday, February 20, 2020.
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