Definitions and Examples of clumsy, awkward, slow
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking coordination or grace; awkward in movement or action.
Example
He was so clumsy that he kept tripping over his own feet.
Lacking skill or dexterity; causing difficulty or embarrassment.
Example
She felt awkward trying to dance in front of the crowd.
Not moving or acting quickly; taking more time than usual.
Example
The old man walked slowly across the street.
Key Differences: clumsy vs awkward vs slow
- 1Clumsy refers to a lack of coordination or grace, while awkward describes a lack of skill or dexterity.
- 2Slow refers to a lack of speed or quickness, while agile implies a high degree of coordination and speed.
Effective Usage of clumsy, awkward, slow
- 1Physical Activities: Use these antonyms to describe people's movements during sports, dance, or other physical activities.
- 2Productivity: Use these antonyms to describe people's work performance, especially when it comes to manual labor or tasks that require coordination and speed.
- 3Comparisons: Use these antonyms to compare people or things with different levels of agility, coordination, or speed.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of agile are clumsy, awkward, and slow. These words describe a lack of grace, coordination, or speed. Use them to describe people's movements during physical activities, work performance, or comparisons between different levels of agility, coordination, or speed.
