clumsy

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. done without skill or care, often hurting someone's feelings by mistake.

adj. lacking social grace, tact, or subtlety; poorly executed in a way that seems insensitive.

“He made a clumsy attempt to apologise, but he only made her angrier.”

“The administration's clumsy handling of the PR crisis only served to alienate their most loyal supporters.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. difficult to use or move because of its shape or size.

adj. awkward or inefficient in construction or management; difficult to handle due to poor design.

“The old software has a clumsy interface that is hard to navigate.”

“The prototype was far too clumsy for field use, requiring two people just to lift the heavy battery pack.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. a person who is often awkward or drops things.

n. an informal designation for an uncoordinated or socially inept person.

“Don't let that clumsy hold the vase; he will definitely break it.”

“She was a bit of a clumsy in her teens, but she eventually grew into a professional dancer.”