IELTS Anvil

clumsy

CEFR: B2

Awkward in physical movement, handling objects with lack of coordination, or saying socially tactless remarks.

Synonyms

maladroit
ungainly
inept

Common Collocations

clumsy attempt
clumsy movement
admit to being clumsy

Example Sentence

A clumsy handling of public relations during the recall exacerbated consumer distrust in the automotive brand.

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