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Clumsy Meaning in English

word

/ˈkɫəmzi/
KLUHM-zee
/klˈʌmzi/
KLUHM-zee

التعريف

Someone who is clumsy often drops things, bumps into stuff, or moves in a way that is not smooth. It can also describe actions or things that are awkward or not done well.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Clumsy' is informal and gentle; often describes small accidents, awkward movement, or mistakes with objects. It can feel less negative than 'awkward'. Used for people, actions, or things (e.g., 'clumsy hands', 'clumsy attempt'). Avoid for serious incompetence.

جمل نموذجية

He gave a clumsy explanation that didn’t really make sense.

natural

Her clumsy handwriting is hard to read.

basic

Sorry! That was a clumsy mistake on my part.

natural

He is very clumsy and always drops his phone.

basic

The clumsy cat knocked over the vase.

basic

I’m so clumsy today—I keep tripping over nothing!

natural