Synonyms for

Clumsily

Verb / ˈklʌmsʌli: / Another word for clumsily — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The adverb clumsily means to do something in a way that is awkward or without skill.

Synonyms & similar words

awkwardly ineptly bunglingly ungracefully clunkily heavy-handedly ham-handedly unskillfully maladroitly gauchely unwieldily stiffly woodenly inelegantly crudely roughly carelessly haphazardly chaotically disorderly

Example sentences

  1. He walked clumsily down the hallway, bumping into the walls.
  2. She tried to write with her left hand, but it came out clumsily.
  3. The baby grasped the toy clumsily with his small fingers.
  4. The new student moved around the classroom clumsily.
  5. He tried to fix the bike chain, but he did it clumsily and it fell off again.

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