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Definition clumsy in American English

clumsy adjective

adjective
/ˈklʌmzi/
1

a clumsy person moves in a way that is not careful or graceful, and breaks things or hits them

Synonyms and related words
clumsy awkward ungainly
2

expressed without enough skill or thought, and often in a way that is likely to upset people

Example

His choice of words was clumsy.

Synonyms and related words
foolish shallow irresponsible
3

a clumsy object is too large and heavy to be useful

Synonyms and related words
large big high
Definition clumsy in American English