Definitions and Examples of clumsy, awkward, heavy-footed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking grace or skill; awkward in movement or action.
Example
He was so clumsy that he kept knocking over things wherever he went.
Lacking ease or grace; causing discomfort or embarrassment.
Example
She felt awkward and out of place at the party, not knowing anyone there.
heavy-footed
Moving with a loud, heavy, or clumsy step.
Example
The elephant was heavy-footed and made the ground shake with every step it took.
Key Differences: clumsy vs awkward vs heavy-footed
- 1Clumsy implies a lack of skill or coordination, while awkward suggests discomfort or embarrassment in movement or social situations.
- 2Heavy-footed is a relational antonym that describes a specific way of moving, rather than a general lack of gracefulness or coordination.
Effective Usage of clumsy, awkward, heavy-footed
- 1Describing Movement: Use clumsy and heavy-footed to describe how someone or something moves.
- 2Social Situations: Use awkward to describe uncomfortable or embarrassing social situations.
- 3Comparing Characters: Use these antonyms to create contrasting characters in narratives.
Remember this!
The antonyms of deerlike describe a lack of gracefulness, coordination, and agility. Clumsy implies a lack of skill or coordination, awkward suggests discomfort or embarrassment, and heavy-footed describes a specific way of moving. Use these antonyms to describe movement, social situations, and create contrasting characters in narratives.
