maladroitnes

noun

Meaning

A lack of skill, grace, or cleverness in handling situations or objects.

Examples

Her social maladroitnes made the dinner party feel incredibly awkward for everyone involved.
The diplomat's maladroitnes during the negotiations nearly caused a breakdown in international relations.

Synonyms: clumsiness, awkwardness, ineptitude, gauche

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maladroitnes

noun

Pronunciation: ˌmæləˈdrɔɪtnəs

Definition

A lack of skill, grace, or cleverness in handling situations or objects.

Examples

Her social maladroitnes made the dinner party feel incredibly awkward for everyone involved.
The diplomat's maladroitnes during the negotiations nearly caused a breakdown in international relations.
Despite his years of training, his continued maladroitnes with the controls led to several minor accidents.

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