clumsily

Examples

• All

• I hesitated for one awful moment, then walked clumsily across the brick floor and lifted the latch.

  Fiction book (1994)

• I've done it clumsily my entire life.

  Tom Bilyeu

• If I expressed myself clumsily... - It's nothing, really.

  Random Harvest (1942)

• Minutes later, Jane finished eating and ran clumsily up our long hallway after them.

  Fiction book (1993)

• Catching them clumsily, she stuffed the ball he had made of them under one arm.

  Fiction book (1995)

• I will keep my word," Xucate said as she clumsily climbed off the bed.

  Fiction book (1995)

• Rookie cop looks up in shock, clumsily throws the car in gear, and takes off behind her.

  Fiction book (1994)

• Hugh dismounted clumsily, but patted the mare on the side away from Sis.

  Fiction book (1994)

• Re-Phil stood up abruptly, clumsily knocking over one of the pamphlet racks.

  Fiction book (1990)

• He clumsily tripped over his own feet while trying to impress his friends.

Synonyms

A

awkwardly

vsclumsily

36 2.7

In a clumsy or uncomfortable way, often showing nervousness around other people

stresses poor skill and coordination rather than social discomfort

I

ineptly

vsclumsily

1 5.5

In a clumsy way that shows little skill

is more about uncoordinated movement and poor grace rather than only incompetence

I

inelegantly

vsclumsily

1 5.5

In a clumsy way that is not graceful

is broader also including poor skill and lack of coordination

J

jerkily

vsclumsily

1 5.2

With sudden, uneven movements that are not smooth

is about poor control and coordination beyond mere abruptness

W

woodenly

vsclumsily

1 7.3

In a stiff, awkward way that shows no feeling

covers lack of skill or coordination and awkwardness not only stiffness

U

ungracefully

vsclumsily

1 4.8

In an awkward, clumsy way that is not smooth

is broader including a lack of skill and coordination rather than only elegance

G

gracelessly

vsclumsily

1 6.5

In an awkward or clumsy way

is broader covering lack of skill and coordination as well as stiffness

S

stumblingly

vsclumsily

1 7.0

Move or speak in an awkward, unsteady way as if about to fall

covers general lack of coordination and grace beyond simple tripping

M

maladroitly

vsclumsily

1 8.7

In a clumsy way that causes problems

focuses more on uncoordinated, graceless movement rather than pure incompetence

F

fumblingly

vsclumsily

1 6.7

In a clumsy, hesitant way when someone moves or speaks

is about lack of smooth coordination and graceful control rather than hesitation

U

unskillfully

vsclumsily

1 4.0

In a clumsy way that shows little ability

includes poor coordination and lack of grace not only missing skill

L

lumpily

vsclumsily

1 7.2

In a heavy, clumsy way that makes movement feel awkward

is broader applying to poor skill or grace not only heavy movement

L

lurchingly

vsclumsily

1 8.9

With sudden, unsteady movements that make you lose balance

describes general lack of coordination and grace rather than only sudden jerks

C

cloddishly

vsclumsily

• Informal

1 9.1

In a clumsy or awkward way

focuses more on lack of skill and coordination rather than mere dullness

L

like a whale

vsclumsily

• Informal

1 9.6

In a clumsy way, especially when moving or singing

is the neutral description of poor coordination rather than a mocking expression

Antonyms

G

gracefully

49 2.8

In a smooth and beautiful way that looks controlled

S

skillfully

20 3.2

To do something very well because you have practice and control

How Clumsy

ineptly

1 5.5

clumsily

11 2.8

awkwardly

36 2.7

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology