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clumsilyIn an awkward, uncoordinated manner lacking skill or grace in movement or handling of tasks.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In an awkward, uncoordinated manner lacking skill or grace in movement or handling of tasks.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklʌmzəli/

Korean meaning: 서툴게, 어색하게, 불편하게

Korean pronunciation: 클럼-지-리 (강세: 클럼)

Example Sentences

  • He clumsily tried to impress his date by juggling, but ended up hitting himself in the face.
  • The robot moved clumsily across the room, bumping into furniture.
  • She clumsily explained the situation, making everyone more confused.

clumsily

ADVERB

//ˈklʌmzəli//

In an awkward, uncoordinated manner lacking skill or grace in movement or handling of tasks.

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💡 Concept

In an awkward, uncoordinated manner lacking skill or grace in movement or handling of tasks.

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clumsily rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Working clumsily and busily, while others do it easily!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈklʌmzəli/

🌳Etymology

Rootclumsy
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Middle English 'clumse' meaning 'stiff from cold.' Originally described the awkward movements of someone whose hands and feet were numb from freezing, then broadened to mean any awkward or unskillful movement.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

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He clumsily tried to impress his date by juggling, but ended up hitting himself in the face.

The robot moved clumsily across the room, bumping into furniture.

She clumsily explained the situation, making everyone more confused.

The waiter clumsily balanced five plates and somehow made it to the table without dropping any.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

awkwardlyungracefullyineptlyunskillfullyfumblingly

Antonyms

gracefullyskillfully