Cloddish: meaning, definitions and examples
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cloddish
[ หklษdษชส ]
social behavior
Cloddish refers to someone who is clumsy, awkward, or lacking in grace, particularly in social situations. It describes a person who may be unrefined or unsophisticated, coming off as bumbling or heavy-footed in their actions or demeanor. The term often implies a sense of being socially inept or lacking awareness of social norms. While it can be used mildly to describe someone who is simply awkward, it may also carry a more negative connotation when referring to someone who is boorish or unpolished.
Synonyms
awkward, boorish, bumbling, clumsy, ungraceful.
Examples of usage
- His cloddish remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
- Despite his good intentions, his cloddish behavior was hard to overlook.
- She felt embarrassed by her cloddish dancing at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "cloddish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tosco
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคเคพเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช tรถricht
๐ฎ๐ฉ bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะดะฐะปะตะบะพะณะปัะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niezdarny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใช
๐ซ๐ท bรชta
๐ช๐ธ torpe
๐น๐ท ahmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ๋ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุจู
๐จ๐ฟ hloupรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hlรบpy
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ ข็
๐ธ๐ฎ neumen
๐ฎ๐ธ heimskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพัาะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ beyinsiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ tonto
Etymology
The word 'cloddish' has roots in the early 19th century, derived from the noun 'clod,' which traditionally refers to a lump of earth or clay, but also connotes something heavy or clumsy. The transformation into an adjective likely stemmed from the characteristics associated with 'clod,' suggesting a lack of subtlety or grace. The suffix '-ish' is commonly used to form adjectives indicating a condition or quality, thus 'cloddish' effectively paints a picture of someone exhibiting the qualities of a 'clod.' Over time, the word has mainly been used informally to describe individuals who exhibit inelegant or socially awkward behavior, especially in settings where grace or finesse is expected.