CEFR B2

clumsy

adjective

Meaning

Awkward in movement or handling things; likely to fall, trip, or spill.

Examples

The dancer's clumsy steps made the audience wince.
I'm always so clumsy in the kitchen, I tend to break things.

Synonyms: awkward, ungainly, gawky, inept

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clumsy (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈklʌmzi/

Definition

Awkward in movement or handling things; likely to fall, trip, or spill.

Examples

The dancer's clumsy steps made the audience wince.
I'm always so clumsy in the kitchen, I tend to break things.
He apologized for his clumsy attempt to help, knocking over a vase.

How to Use clumsy

clumsy at (prepositional phrase): Awkward or unskilled when performing a particular activity. — "She's very clumsy at dancing."
clumsy with (prepositional phrase): Awkward or unskilled when handling or using something. — "He's clumsy with tools."

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