clumsy

adjective

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There are 2 syllables in the word clumsy.

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Definition of clumsy:

clumsy (adjective):: lacking grace in movement or posture.; lacking dexterity, nimbleness, or grace; lacking in skill or physical coordination

Synonyms for clumsy:

accident-prone

all thumbs

awkward

blundering

bumbling

bungling

butterfingered

cack-handed

gauche

gawky

graceless

ham-fisted

ham-handed

handless

heavy

heavy-handed

inept

inexpert

klutzy

left-handed

like a bull in a china shop

lumbering

maladroit

ponderous

unco

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Antonyms for clumsy:

a dab hand at

able

accomplished

ace

adept

adroit

agile

apt

artful

astute

athletic

beautiful

bravura

brill

brilliant

brisk

canny

capable

charming

clever

competent

compleat

consummate

coordinated

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