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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Example Sentence
He was maladroit with tools and often broke things.
他使用工具不灵巧，经常弄坏东西。
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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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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
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
His ______ attempt to fix the old clock only broke it even further.
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maladroit
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B
skillful
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C
graceful
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D
deft
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A — maladroit.
“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.
How do you use “maladroit” in a sentence?
He was maladroit with tools and often broke things. (他使用工具不灵巧，经常弄坏东西。)
What are synonyms for “maladroit”?
clumsy, awkward — all close in meaning to maladroit (adj. clumsy awkward inept).
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.
