clumsy
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2.2
- adjective
- /ˈklʌm.zi/
:
poco manejable
- And most of the problems with emerging technologies is that they're clumsy and they require a lot of thought.
- clumsy manner
And most of the problems with emerging technologies is that they're clumsy and they require a lot of thought.
- And most of the problems with emerging technologies is that they're clumsy and they require a lot of thought.
- This is pretty large and they're clumsy to handle.
- It's, it's, it's the fact that it's clumsy to create new types.
Examples
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First, there was the clumsy process of getting Abelard out of the tank.
Fiction book (1995) -
OK, it's a little heavy, a little clumsy, you might say.
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That would be clumsy and out of place in my opinion.
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So no clumsy software or additional hardware is required to do what this thing says it's supposed to do today.
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The suits are clumsy at first, but you get used to them.
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These are clumsy and impractical.
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The important question was: would I pay the exorbitant amount for this awkward, clumsy-looking doll?
Fiction book (1994) -
At first, I didn't think she understood me; my signing is so clumsy compared to her fluid motions.
Fiction book (1999) -
The glasses had large, oversized controls to accommodate clumsy space-suited fingers.
Fiction book (1991) -
He dropped the vase because he was feeling clumsy today.
Synonyms
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2.5
Hard to move because of its size or shape
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6.7
Large, heavy, and difficult to carry or use
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6.7
Hard to move because it is large, heavy, or oddly shaped
16
5.5
Something awkward and heavy in movement or design that is hard to use
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7.3
Acting awkward and clumsy in movement or when handling things
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4.8
Not able to move with control so movements look clumsy
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8.6
Clumsy and not good with their hands
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6.5
Moving or standing in a clumsy way
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7.3
Moving or looking awkward and clumsy
3
6.5
Clumsy with your hands when you try to do things
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8.3
Not careful and clumsy when using hands or doing tasks
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7.5
Moving awkwardly and often causing small accidents or embarrassment
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9.3
Awkward and not good at handling people or situations
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6.3
Clumsy when using the hands, often dropping or breaking things
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6.0
To walk with loud, slow steps because you are clumsy
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4.9
Showing awkward, not smooth movement or shape
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9.9
Seems clumsy and awkward in movement, often like someone new at sea
Hard to carry or move because it is large and awkward
Clumsy with hands when doing simple tasks
Someone who often drops things with their hands
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Compounds
How Unwieldy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Clumsy comes from the idea of clump or lump, meaning 'something heavy and awkward'. So a clumsy object is hard to hold or move because it feels heavy and awkward.