|malə|drȯit adjective
Etymology: French, from Middle French, from mal badly + adroit — more at mal- , adroit
1. : marked by a lack of dexterity or skill : clumsy
a maladroit movement of my hand … caused the car to swerve — C.H.Whiteley
a maladroit translation
2. : revealing a lack of perception, judgment, or finesse : tactless , inept , bungling
embittered by maladroit introductions — Sara H. Hay
maladroit propaganda
Synonyms: see awkward