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Uncommonclumsy
The correct spelling is clumsy.
How to pronounce clumsy
/ˈklʌmzi/
nounIPA: /ˈklʌmzi/
Say it like: Clu-msee
The correct spelling is clumsy. A clumsy person. For example: "He's very clumsy. I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes."
Usage Examples
“He's very clumsy. I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes.”
“It is a clumsy solution, but it might work for now.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A clumsy person.
adjective
- 1.Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
- 2.Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
- 3.Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
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