Definitions and Examples of awkward, clumsy, inelegant
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking grace or skill in movement or posture; causing discomfort or embarrassment.
Example
He felt awkward and out of place at the formal dinner party.
Lacking dexterity or coordination; awkward in movement or handling objects.
Example
She dropped the glass vase because of her clumsy hands.
Lacking grace, refinement, or good taste; not pleasing to the eye or ear.
Example
The furniture looked inelegant and outdated in the modern living room.
Key Differences: awkward vs clumsy vs inelegant
- 1Awkward describes a lack of grace or skill in movement or posture, often causing discomfort or embarrassment.
- 2Clumsy describes a lack of dexterity or coordination, making it difficult to move or handle objects.
- 3Inelegant describes a lack of grace, refinement, or good taste, often referring to appearance or design.
Effective Usage of awkward, clumsy, inelegant
- 1Describing Physical Movements: Use awkward and clumsy to describe someone's movements or posture.
- 2Describing Appearance: Use inelegant to describe something that lacks grace, refinement, or good taste.
- 3Comparing and Contrasting: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different people, things, or situations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of galant are awkward, clumsy, and inelegant. These words describe a lack of grace, elegance, or coordination. Use them to describe physical movements, appearance, and to compare and contrast different people, things, or situations.
