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clumsy

/ˈklʌmzi/
clum · sy ˈklʌm · zi
English Definition
adj. awkward in movement or handling things
中文释义
笨拙的
Significado en Español
torpe
한국어 뜻
서투른, 어색한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vụng về
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Example Sentence

He is clumsy and often drops things.

他很笨拙,经常掉东西。

Synonyms
awkward uncoordinated bumbling
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “clumsy”:

  1. A graceful
  2. B awkward
  3. C agile
  4. D nimble
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B — awkward. “clumsy” means adj. awkward in movement or handling things

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ waiter tripped and spilled hot soup all over the table.

  1. A graceful
  2. B clumsy
  3. C nimble
  4. D smooth
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B — clumsy. “clumsy” means adj. awkward in movement or handling things

Common questions about “clumsy”

What does “clumsy” mean?

clumsy — adj. awkward in movement or handling things. In Chinese: 笨拙的.

How do you pronounce “clumsy”?

clumsy is pronounced /ˈklʌmzi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: clum · sy.

How do you use “clumsy” in a sentence?

He is clumsy and often drops things. (他很笨拙,经常掉东西。)

What are synonyms for “clumsy”?

awkward, uncoordinated, bumbling — all close in meaning to clumsy (adj. awkward in movement or handling things).

Is “clumsy” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. clumsy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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