Definitions
- Describing someone or something that is awkward or uncoordinated in their movements. - Referring to a person who lacks grace or finesse in their actions. - Talking about an object or design that is clumsy or poorly made.
- Describing someone who lacks coordination or is prone to accidents. - Referring to a person who is awkward or ungraceful in their movements. - Talking about an object or action that is awkward or not well-executed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone or something that lacks coordination or grace.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people or objects.
- 3Both words have a negative connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Cledgy is less commonly used compared to clumsy.
- 2Intention: Cledgy emphasizes awkwardness or lack of coordination, while clumsy can also imply a tendency for accidents or mistakes.
- 3Connotation: Cledgy has a more informal and colloquial tone, while clumsy is more widely recognized and used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 4Extent: Cledgy can be used to describe both people and objects, while clumsy is more commonly used to describe people.
Remember this!
Cledgy and clumsy are synonyms that describe someone or something lacking coordination or grace. However, cledgy is less commonly used and has a more informal tone, while clumsy is more widely recognized and can also imply a tendency for accidents or mistakes. Cledgy can be used to describe both people and objects, while clumsy is primarily used to describe people.
