Definitions and Examples of clumsy, awkward
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking coordination or skill in performing physical tasks; awkward in movement or action.
Example
He was so clumsy that he kept dropping the plates while washing them.
Lacking grace or ease in movement or action; causing embarrassment or discomfort.
Example
She felt awkward and self-conscious at the party because she didn't know anyone there.
Key Differences: clumsy vs awkward
- 1Clumsy refers to a lack of coordination or skill in performing physical tasks, while awkward describes a lack of grace or ease in movement or action.
- 2Clumsy can also imply a tendency to cause accidents or mishaps, while awkward can imply causing embarrassment or discomfort.
Effective Usage of clumsy, awkward
- 1Physical Activities: Use clumsy and awkward to describe someone's lack of coordination or skill in performing physical tasks.
- 2Social Situations: Use awkward to describe uncomfortable or embarrassing situations.
- 3Sports: Use clumsy to describe a player's lack of coordination or skill in sports.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of ambidextrous are clumsy and awkward. Clumsy refers to a lack of coordination or skill in performing physical tasks, while awkward describes a lack of grace or ease in movement or action. Use these words to describe physical activities, social situations, and sports.
