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clumsy

clum·sy [ klúmzee ] (comparative clum·si·er, superlative clum·si·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. moving awkwardly: poorly coordinated physically

2. said or done awkwardly: said or done in an awkward or insensitive way
a clumsy remark

[Late 16th century. Origin ?]

clum·si·ly adverb
clum·si·ness noun
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