The Opposite(Antonym) of “nimbleness”
The antonyms of nimbleness are clumsiness and awkwardness. The antonyms clumsiness and awkwardness convey a lack of grace or coordination in movement.
Explore all Antonyms of “nimbleness”
Definitions and Examples of clumsiness, awkwardness
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lack of skill or coordination in movement, often resulting in accidents or mistakes.
Example
Due to his clumsiness, he spilled the coffee all over the table.
Lack of ease or grace in movement or social situations.
Example
She felt a sense of awkwardness when she realized she was the only one wearing casual clothes at the party.
Key Differences: clumsiness vs awkwardness
- 1Clumsiness refers to a lack of skill or coordination in movement, while awkwardness can refer to a lack of ease or grace in both movement and social situations.
- 2Clumsiness often results in accidents or mistakes, while awkwardness can result in discomfort or embarrassment in social situations.
Effective Usage of clumsiness, awkwardness
- 1Physical Activities: Use nimbleness to describe someone's agility or dexterity in sports or dance.
- 2Social Situations: Use clumsiness or awkwardness to describe someone's lack of ease or grace in social situations.
- 3Describing Characters: Use these antonyms to create distinct character traits in stories or descriptions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nimbleness are clumsiness and awkwardness. While clumsiness refers to a lack of skill or coordination in movement, awkwardness can refer to both movement and social situations. Use these words to describe physical activities, social situations, and to create distinct character traits in stories or descriptions.
