CEFR B2

clumsiness

noun

Meaning

Awkwardness of movement or handling things; a lack of grace or skill in physical actions.

Examples

  • His natural clumsiness made him a poor dancer, often bumping into his partners.
  • The child's clumsiness resulted in a broken vase when he tried to help set the table.

Synonyms: awkwardness, gawkiness, ineptitude, maladroitnes