(clumsier, clumsiest)
1.
A ~ person moves or handles things in a careless, awkward way, often so that things are knocked over or broken.
Unfortunately, I was still very ~ behind the wheel of the jeep.
= awkward
ADJ
clumsily
The rooks flew clumsily towards their nests.
ADV: ADV with v
clumsiness
Ben’s biggest problem is clumsiness.
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2.
A ~ action or statement is not skilful or is likely to upset people.
The action seemed a ~ attempt to topple the Janata Dal government...
He denied the announcement was ~ and insensitive.
ADJ
clumsily
If the matter were handled clumsily, it could cost Miriam her life.
ADV: usu ADV with v
clumsiness
I was ashamed at my clumsiness and insensitivity.
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