Need another word for Clumsy? Use these synonyms of Clumsy from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
awkward
ungainly
clumsy
inept
inelegant
uncoordinated
accident-prone
hapless
unfortunate
calamitous
disastrous
mishandling
fumbling
stumbling
blundering
bumbling
botching
muddling
snarling
tangling
knotting
snafuing
fouling
messing
botching
floundering
struggling
lumbering
staggering
stumbling
tripping
tumbling
spilling
dropping
knocking
bumping
colliding
crashing
careening
Meaning of Clumsy
The primary meaning of "clumsy" is having or showing a lack of skill or coordination in movement or action.
Definitions
- Having or showing a lack of skill or coordination in movement or action
- * Causing or likely to cause accidents or mistakes
- * Awkward or inelegant in movement, action, or expression
Etymology of Clumsy
The word "clumsy" has its roots in the Old English word "clūmsian," which means to hinder or block, and is related to the word "clumse," meaning clumsy or awkward
The modern English word "clumsy" emerged in the 16th century and has been used to describe people, actions, or things that are uncoordinated or inept
Example Uses
- She's a bit clumsy and always seems to trip over her own feet
- * He's so clumsy in the kitchen that he can't even boil water without making a mess
- * The clumsy plot twists in the movie made it hard to follow
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
agile
nimble
coordinated
skilled
adept
proficient
dexterous
deft
sure-footed
steady
stable
secure
deliberate
careful
meticulous
precise
accurate
elegant
refined
graceful
suave
polished
sophisticated
urbane
poised
balanced
composed
assured