maladroit
/ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/
mal · a · droit
ˌmæl · ə · ˈdrɔɪt
English Definition
adj. clumsy awkward inept
Significado en Español
torpe, desmañado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vụng về, lóng ngóng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mal-(bad) + adroit(skillful) → maladroit, clumsy.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the context of social situations, someone who is maladroit might struggle to:
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A
navigate conversations smoothly.
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B
draw beautifully.
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C
run quickly.
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D
think creatively.
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A — navigate conversations smoothly..
“maladroit” means adj. clumsy awkward inept
Common questions about “maladroit”
What does “maladroit” mean?
maladroit — adj. clumsy awkward inept. In Chinese: 不灵巧的，笨拙的.
How do you pronounce “maladroit”?
maladroit is pronounced /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mal · a · droit.
Is “maladroit” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. maladroit appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “maladroit”?
mal-(bad) + adroit(skillful) → maladroit, clumsy.
