clumsy

clum-sy · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Lacking coordination or grace in movement; prone to accidents.

  2. 2.

    Done awkwardly or without skill.

  3. 3.

    Difficult to handle or use because of size or design.

  4. 4.

    Lacking tact or subtlety.

Related words

Etymology

From Middle English "clumsen" meaning to be numb or stiff, probably of Scandinavian origin, related to Swedish "klummsen" meaning benumbed.