What is the opposite of “daintily”?

What is the antonym of “daintily”?

The antonyms of daintily are clumsily and awkwardly. The antonyms clumsily and awkwardly convey a lack of grace or finesse in movement or behavior.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

clumsily

Lacking grace or skill in movement or action.

Example

He clumsily spilled the coffee on the table, making a mess.

awkwardly

Lacking ease or grace in movement or behavior; causing embarrassment or discomfort.

Example

She awkwardly stumbled over her words during the presentation, making the audience feel uncomfortable.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Clumsily describes a lack of skill or coordination in movement or action.
• 2. Awkwardly describes a lack of ease or grace in movement or behavior, often causing embarrassment or discomfort.

Good things to know

• 1. Describing Movement: Use clumsily and awkwardly to describe movements that lack grace or coordination.
• 2. Describing Behavior: Use awkwardly to describe behavior that lacks ease or grace, often causing embarrassment or discomfort.
• 3. Giving Feedback: Use these antonyms to provide constructive feedback on movement or behavior that needs improvement.

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Remember this!

The antonyms clumsily and awkwardly describe a lack of grace or finesse in movement or behavior. Use them to describe movement or behavior that needs improvement, give feedback, or add detail to your writing.