Definitions and Examples of clumsy, awkward, inept
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking grace or coordination in movement or action.
Example
He was so clumsy that he kept dropping the plates while washing them.
Lacking ease or grace in movement or action; causing embarrassment or inconvenience.
Example
She felt awkward when she realized she had worn mismatched shoes to work.
Lacking skill or ability in performing a task; incompetent.
Example
The new employee was inept at using the computer software, and needed extra training.
Key Differences: clumsy vs awkward vs inept
- 1Clumsy describes a lack of grace or coordination in movement or action.
- 2Awkward describes a lack of ease or grace in movement or action, often causing embarrassment or inconvenience.
- 3Inept describes a lack of skill or ability in performing a task, often resulting in incompetence.
Effective Usage of clumsy, awkward, inept
- 1Describing Physical Actions: Use clumsy and awkward to describe movements or actions that lack grace or coordination.
- 2Describing Performance: Use inept to describe a lack of skill or ability in performing a task.
- 3Giving Feedback: Use these antonyms to provide constructive feedback on someone's performance or actions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of deft describe a lack of skill or coordination in performing a task. Clumsy describes a lack of grace or coordination, awkward describes a lack of ease or grace, and inept describes a lack of skill or ability. Use these words to describe physical actions, performance, and give feedback.
