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What is another word for Clumsiness? – 147 Clumsiness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    awkwardness ineptness ineptitude clumsiness ungainliness uncoordinateness gaucheness maladroitness awkwardness heaviness lumpiness stiffness rigidity inflexibility woodenness gawkiness gangliness clumsiness unhandiness inelegance crudeness crudity roughness coarseness tactlessness blundering fumbling stumbling tripping bumbling botching muddling muffing spoiling messing butchering bungling mishandling mismanaging.

    Meaning of Clumsiness

    The primary meaning of the word "Clumsiness" refers to the quality of being awkward or uncoordinated in movement or action.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being awkward or uncoordinated in movement or action, causing one to trip, drop things, or make mistakes.
    • Lack of skill or aptitude in a particular activity or task.

    Etymology of Clumsiness

    The word "Clumsiness" originates from the Old English word "clums", which means "numb" or "weak", and the suffix "-ness", which forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
    Historically, the term has been used to describe a range of physical and mental impairments, including numbness, weakness, and awkwardness.

    Example Uses

    • Her clumsiness in the kitchen led to a series of accidents, including broken dishes and spilled food.
    • Despite his clumsiness on the dance floor, he managed to have a great time and even impressed a few people with his moves.
    • The athlete's clumsiness during the game was attributed to his recent injury, which had left him feeling stiff and uncoordinated.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    agility coordination elegance finesse grace poise precision skill adeptness adroitness deftness dexterity nimbleness quickness refinement suaveness sureness tact agility cleverness cleverness competence capability proficiency expertise mastery skillfulness slickness smoothness.

    Related Nouns

    accident mistake blunder error mishap calamity disaster catastrophe fiasco debacle misadventure misstep stumble trip tumble fall drop spill slip lapse faux pas gaffe blooper botch bungle muddle.

    Related Verbs

    stumble trip tumble fall drop spill slip fumble bumble blunder botch bungle muddle muff spoil mess butcher mishandle mismanage flub fluff foul goof lapse err mistake.

    Related Adjectives

    awkward ungainly uncoordinated clumsy inept inelegant crude rough coarse tactless blundering stumbling fumbling bumbling botched bungled muddled spoiled messy butchered mishandled mismanaged flustered frustrated hapless helpless ineffectual.