Clumsily: meaning, definitions and examples

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clumsily

 

[ ˈklʌmzɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a clumsy manner

In a way that lacks skill, coordination, or grace; awkwardly.

Synonyms

awkwardly, ineptly, ungracefully

Examples of usage

  • She walked clumsily in her high heels.
  • He fumbled clumsily with the keys in the dark.

Translations

Translations of the word "clumsily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desajeitadamente

🇮🇳 अनाड़ीपन से

🇩🇪 ungeschickt

🇮🇩 dengan canggung

🇺🇦 незграбно

🇵🇱 niezdarnie

🇯🇵 不器用に (bukiyou ni)

🇫🇷 maladroitement

🇪🇸 torpemente

🇹🇷 sakarca

🇰🇷 서툴게 (seotulge)

🇸🇦 بشكل أخرق (bshakl 'akhrq)

🇨🇿 nemotorně

🇸🇰 nemotorne

🇨🇳 笨拙地 (bènzhuō de)

🇸🇮 nerodno

🇮🇸 klaufalega

🇰🇿 икемсіздікпен

🇬🇪 უხერხულად (ukherkhulad)

🇦🇿 bacarıqsızlıqla

🇲🇽 torpemente

Etymology

The word 'clumsily' originated from the Middle English word 'clumsy' which meant 'awkward or unwieldy.' It has roots in the Old English word 'clynsum' meaning 'lumpish.' Over time, 'clumsily' has come to be used to describe actions that lack skill or finesse.

See also: clumsiness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,603, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.