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clumsy

/ˈklʌm.zi/
adjective CEFR B1

Definition

Moving or doing things in an awkward way, often knocking things over or dropping them.

Originally described stiff, cold-numbed movement before shifting to today’s meaning.

Synonyms

awkward uncoordinated
Etymology From Middle English clumsen, 'to be numb with cold.'