Clumsiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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clumsiness
[ ˈklʌmziˈnəs ]
physical coordination
Clumsiness refers to the quality of lacking physical coordination and being awkward in movement. It can manifest in a variety of ways, such as dropping objects frequently, tripping over one's own feet, or bumping into things unintentionally.
Synonyms
awkwardness, ineptitude, ungracefulness
Examples of usage
- He is known for his clumsiness, always spilling his drink or knocking things over.
- Her clumsiness became evident when she tried to dance and kept stepping on her partner's feet.
Translations
Translations of the word "clumsiness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desajeitamento
🇮🇳 अनाड़ीपन
🇩🇪 Ungeschicklichkeit
🇮🇩 kekikukan
🇺🇦 незграбність
🇵🇱 niezdarność
🇯🇵 不器用さ (bukiyō-sa)
🇫🇷 maladresse
🇪🇸 torpeza
🇹🇷 beceriksizlik
🇰🇷 서투름 (seotureum)
🇸🇦 خرق
🇨🇿 nemotornost
🇸🇰 nemotornosť
🇨🇳 笨拙 (bènzhuō)
🇸🇮 nerodnost
🇮🇸 klaufaskapur
🇰🇿 икемсіздік
🇬🇪 უხერხემლობა
🇦🇿 bacarıqsızlıq
🇲🇽 torpeza
Word origin
The word 'clumsiness' originated from the Old English word 'clumsen', which meant 'lumpish' or 'fennel'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe a lack of physical coordination or grace. Clumsiness is often associated with a lack of fine motor skills or spatial awareness, leading to awkward movements and frequent accidents.
See also: clumsily.