all thumbs

adjective

Meaning

Awkward or clumsy, especially when handling small or delicate objects.

Examples

I am all thumbs when it comes to sewing buttons onto a shirt.
Don't ask me to wrap these fragile gifts; I'm all thumbs today.

Synonyms: clumsy, awkward, inept, maladroit

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all thumbs

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːl ˈθʌmz/

Definition

Awkward or clumsy, especially when handling small or delicate objects.

Examples

I am all thumbs when it comes to sewing buttons onto a shirt.
Don't ask me to wrap these fragile gifts; I'm all thumbs today.

Synonyms of all thumbs

Words with a similar meaning to all thumbs:

clumsy
awkward
inept
maladroit

Antonyms of all thumbs

Words with the opposite meaning to all thumbs:

dexterous
nimble

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