Definitions and Examples of clumsy, awkward, inept
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking coordination or grace in physical movements; awkward.
Example
He was so clumsy that he kept dropping the plates while washing them.
Lacking ease or grace in movement or behavior; uncomfortable or embarrassing.
Example
She felt awkward and out of place at the party, not knowing anyone there.
Lacking skill or ability; incompetent.
Example
The new employee was inept at his job and made many mistakes.
Key Differences: clumsy vs awkward vs inept
- 1Clumsy describes a lack of coordination or grace in physical movements.
- 2Awkward describes a lack of ease or grace in movement or behavior.
- 3Inept describes a lack of skill or ability.
Effective Usage of clumsy, awkward, inept
- 1Describing Physical Actions: Use clumsy to describe someone who lacks coordination or grace in physical movements.
- 2Social Situations: Use awkward to describe someone who lacks ease or grace in social situations.
- 3Professional Settings: Use inept to describe someone who lacks skill or ability in their job.
Remember this!
The antonyms of adroit describe a lack of skill or coordination in performing tasks. Clumsy describes a lack of coordination or grace in physical movements, awkward describes a lack of ease or grace in movement or behavior, and inept describes a lack of skill or ability. Use these words to describe physical actions, social situations, and professional settings.
