Clumsy
adjective
Not moving or doing things in a smooth way and often breaking things or making mistakes.
He is so clumsy that he often drops things.
Often appears as...
- clumsy child
- clumsy movement
adjective
Not cleverly made or planned and causing problems.
The software has a clumsy user interface.
Often appears as...
- clumsy design
- clumsy approach
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Computing
adjective
Not moving or doing things in a smooth way and often breaking things or making mistakes.
He is so clumsy that he often drops things.
Often appears as...
- clumsy child
- clumsy movement
adjective
Not cleverly made or planned and causing problems.
The software has a clumsy user interface.
Often appears as...
- clumsy design
- clumsy approach
Usage tips
Computing
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Grace
Use 'clumsy' to describe a physical lack of grace or precision in movements or actions.
During the dance recital, his clumsy steps stood out.
Pro Tip 2/3Accidental Damage
Describe unintentional damage or breaking things as a result of being clumsy.
Her clumsy handling of the vase led to its shatter.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Interactions
'Clumsy' also refers to awkward or tactless social interactions.
His clumsy attempt at a compliment made everyone cringe.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Grace
Use 'clumsy' to describe a physical lack of grace or precision in movements or actions.
During the dance recital, his clumsy steps stood out.
Pro Tip 2/3Accidental Damage
Describe unintentional damage or breaking things as a result of being clumsy.
Her clumsy handling of the vase led to its shatter.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Interactions
'Clumsy' also refers to awkward or tactless social interactions.
His clumsy attempt at a compliment made everyone cringe.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Grace
Use 'clumsy' to describe a physical lack of grace or precision in movements or actions.
During the dance recital, his clumsy steps stood out.
Pro Tip 2/3Accidental Damage
Describe unintentional damage or breaking things as a result of being clumsy.
Her clumsy handling of the vase led to its shatter.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Interactions
'Clumsy' also refers to awkward or tactless social interactions.
His clumsy attempt at a compliment made everyone cringe.
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Safari Live - Day 166 PIPE...
question and there is something we see all the time when you're at the bird with a big relatively large wingspan you'd think the large Raptors and specially Bulger's are very very important too for that they're very big they're not they're the most agile of birds of ultra so they're quite clumsy so they want to go up
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Should you trust your...
Research in social psychology suggests that we're quick to form lasting impressions of others based on their behaviors. We manage to do this with little effort, inferring stable character traits from a single behavior, like a harsh word or a clumsy step. Using our impressions as guides, we can accurately predict
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The happy secret to...
ready for a cavalry charge. There are differing accounts of what actually happened that afternoon, but since my sister is not here with us today, let me tell you the true story -- which is my sister's a little on the clumsy side. Somehow, without any help or push from her older brother at all,
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How do dogs "see" with...
And unlike our clumsy way of breathing in and out through the same passage, dogs exhale through slits at the side of their nose, creating swirls of air that help draw in new odor molecules and allow odor concentration to build up over mulitple sniffs.
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Dugongs vs. Tiger Sharks...
the team is eager to learn what they can about how these clumsy looking vegetarians managed to evade the tiger sharks there are a few surprises in store the dugongs are going much deeper than Aaron thought but there's not
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4 Adorable Animals That...
canopy even though they can still appear a little bit clumsy they feed on a variety of leaves buds and fruits in the wild and have an excellent sense of smell which helps them to find the tastiest vegetation
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The popularity, plight...
Penguins have long captured the imagination and the hearts of people the world over. But while popular culture depicts them as clumsy, adorable birds
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Sleepy Harbour Seals and...
this single mother has a work cut out in spring she not only needs to support herself but a whole litter of clumsy ginger Cubs too
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Can you solve the riddle...
Maybe the fates got clumsy. Maybe Poseidon had one of his angry days. However it happened, the underworld is overcrowded,
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Tiny Penguins Fight Off...
and clumsy on land the Penguins outmaneuver them every time a close call then a bite but he escapes with his life
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Safari Live - Day 166 PIPE...
question and there is something we see all the time when you're at the bird with a big relatively large wingspan you'd think the large Raptors and specially Bulger's are very very important too for that they're very big they're not they're the most agile of birds of ultra so they're quite clumsy so they want to go up
Video examples
Should you trust your...
Research in social psychology suggests that we're quick to form lasting impressions of others based on their behaviors. We manage to do this with little effort, inferring stable character traits from a single behavior, like a harsh word or a clumsy step. Using our impressions as guides, we can accurately predict
Video examples
The happy secret to...
ready for a cavalry charge. There are differing accounts of what actually happened that afternoon, but since my sister is not here with us today, let me tell you the true story -- which is my sister's a little on the clumsy side. Somehow, without any help or push from her older brother at all,
Video examples
How do dogs "see" with...
And unlike our clumsy way of breathing in and out through the same passage, dogs exhale through slits at the side of their nose, creating swirls of air that help draw in new odor molecules and allow odor concentration to build up over mulitple sniffs.
Video examples
Dugongs vs. Tiger Sharks...
the team is eager to learn what they can about how these clumsy looking vegetarians managed to evade the tiger sharks there are a few surprises in store the dugongs are going much deeper than Aaron thought but there's not
Video examples
4 Adorable Animals That...
canopy even though they can still appear a little bit clumsy they feed on a variety of leaves buds and fruits in the wild and have an excellent sense of smell which helps them to find the tastiest vegetation
Video examples
The popularity, plight...
Penguins have long captured the imagination and the hearts of people the world over. But while popular culture depicts them as clumsy, adorable birds
Video examples
Sleepy Harbour Seals and...
this single mother has a work cut out in spring she not only needs to support herself but a whole litter of clumsy ginger Cubs too
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Can you solve the riddle...
Maybe the fates got clumsy. Maybe Poseidon had one of his angry days. However it happened, the underworld is overcrowded,
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Tiny Penguins Fight Off...
and clumsy on land the Penguins outmaneuver them every time a close call then a bite but he escapes with his life
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Quote examples
Joe Gebbia
American Designer
Sympathy relies on a common experience. If you're clumsy, you might have sympathy for others who tend to bump into things. Empathy, on the other hand, is the ability to understand another person's feelings even if you've never experienced them yourself.
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Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
If you ask me to describe my relationship, I mean - words are too clumsy to accurately describe how I feel in that regard, particularly in an interview. It's a strange thing.
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Ingrid Bergman
Swedish Actress
I can do everything with ease on the stage, whereas in real life I feel too big and clumsy. So I didn't choose acting. It chose me.
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Brian Eno
British Musician
I do like Burial; he's so curiously clumsy, you can't help but be moved. It's so un-Hollywood, and the rhythms are so un-danceable.
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Rosanna Pansino
American Entertainer
The content I create reflects my personality: goofy, fun, positive, a bit clumsy, family-friendly, educational and helpful.
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Jacob Anderson
British Actor
I'm the clumsiest person in the world, so every day brings an embarrassing moment.
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Pia Toscano
American Musician
If my life was a song the title would probably be 'Clumsy', 'cause I'm clumsy.
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Kimberley Nixon
English Actress
I'm a tomboy and quite clumsy, so I'm more like the anti-sexy icon.
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Rachel Riley
English Entertainer
I've always been clumsy, the one who knocks glasses over.
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Robert Johnson
American Psychologist
History seems to be so clumsy.
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Joe Gebbia
American Designer
Sympathy relies on a common experience. If you're clumsy, you might have sympathy for others who tend to bump into things. Empathy, on the other hand, is the ability to understand another person's feelings even if you've never experienced them yourself.
Quote examples
Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
If you ask me to describe my relationship, I mean - words are too clumsy to accurately describe how I feel in that regard, particularly in an interview. It's a strange thing.
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Ingrid Bergman
Swedish Actress
I can do everything with ease on the stage, whereas in real life I feel too big and clumsy. So I didn't choose acting. It chose me.
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Brian Eno
British Musician
I do like Burial; he's so curiously clumsy, you can't help but be moved. It's so un-Hollywood, and the rhythms are so un-danceable.
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Rosanna Pansino
American Entertainer
The content I create reflects my personality: goofy, fun, positive, a bit clumsy, family-friendly, educational and helpful.
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Jacob Anderson
British Actor
I'm the clumsiest person in the world, so every day brings an embarrassing moment.
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Pia Toscano
American Musician
If my life was a song the title would probably be 'Clumsy', 'cause I'm clumsy.
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Kimberley Nixon
English Actress
I'm a tomboy and quite clumsy, so I'm more like the anti-sexy icon.
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Rachel Riley
English Entertainer
I've always been clumsy, the one who knocks glasses over.
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Robert Johnson
American Psychologist
History seems to be so clumsy.
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