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Maladroitly: meaning, definitions and examples

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maladroitly

 

[ หŒmรฆl.ษ™หˆdrษ”ษชt.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Maladroitly refers to performing an action in a clumsy or awkward manner. This term is often used to describe someone who lacks skill or dexterity in their movements or actions. It implies a certain level of ineptitude or ungracefulness. The use of maladroitly suggests that the action taken was not only poorly executed but also may have resulted in unfavorable outcomes.

Synonyms

awkwardly, clumsily, gawkily, ineptly.

Examples of usage

  • She maladroitly attempted to balance the stack of books.
  • He spoke maladroitly during the meeting, confusing his colleagues.
  • The waiter maladroitly spilled the drinks on the customers.
  • They maladroitly navigated the complex rules of the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "maladroitly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desajeitadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเคนเคœเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungeschickt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara canggung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะณั€ะฐะฑะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezdarnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅ™จ็”จใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maladroitement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torpemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท becericece

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œํˆฌ๋ฅด๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุงู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neobratnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neลกikovne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌจๆ‹™ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nerodno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klaufalega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะนะบะตััั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bacarฤฑqsฤฑz ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torpemente

Etymology

The word 'maladroitly' is derived from the French word 'maladroit', which means 'clumsy' or 'inept'. The French 'mal' means 'bad' while 'adroit' denotes 'skillful' or 'nimble'. The term was absorbed into the English lexicon in the late 19th century as English speakers sought to describe actions or behaviors that lacked coordination or finesse. As a direct descendant of its French origin, 'maladroitly' retains the same connotation of inadequacy and ineffectiveness in execution. Its use has persisted in both literary and colloquial contexts to depict moments where individuals demonstrate a lack of skill or graceful action. The concept reflects a broader societal understanding of competence and performance, often highlighting the contrast between skillful action and its absence.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,810, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.