Cool MateMeaning of Clumsiness
The quality of being awkward in movement or handling situations.
In simple words: Being awkward or ungraceful in movement.
Clumsiness in a sentence
- Her clumsiness often leads to embarrassing situations.
- Despite his clumsiness, he tries to dance at every party.
- The child's clumsiness was endearing as he learned to walk.
- Clumsiness can sometimes be minimized with practice.
- She laughed at her own clumsiness when she dropped the ice cream.
How to use Clumsiness
Use 'clumsiness' to describe physical awkwardness. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but may carry a negative connotation.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'clumsy' and add '-ness' like 'happiness' - feeling clumsy.
Related words
Collocations with Clumsiness
- physical clumsiness
- social clumsiness
- charm of clumsiness
Synonyms for Clumsiness
- awkwardness
- bungling
- ineptitude
- gawkiness
Common mistakes with Clumsiness
- Confused with 'clumsy' as a noun.
- Using it in overly formal contexts where simpler words fit better.
- Mixing it up with 'awkwardness' which has different implications.
Clumsiness appears in
Clumsiness in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تخبط، تعثر
كونك أخرق أو غير رشيق في حركاتك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অগোছালো ভাব
নড়াচড়ায় আনাড়ি বা বেঢপ হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Tollpatschigkeit
Ungeschickt oder ungraziös in der Bewegung sein.
- SpanishEspañol
Torpeza
Ser torpe o poco elegante en el movimiento.
- Persianفارسی
بیدقتی
بیدقت بودن در حرکت یا عمل.
- FrenchFrançais
Maladresse
Être gauche ou peu gracieux dans ses mouvements.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अनाड़ीपन
चलने-फिरने में अजीब या बेडौल होना।
- ItalianItaliano
goofiness, maladrezza
Essere impacciati o poco aggraziati nei movimenti.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desajeitamento
Ser desajeitado ou sem graça em movimentos.
- RussianРусский
Неуклюжесть
Быть неловким или неграциозным в движениях.
- Urduاردو
Clumsiness
Being awkward or ungraceful in movement.
- Chinese中文
笨拙
行动笨拙或不优雅。
More words like Clumsiness
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connected with facts rather than things that have been invented or guessed
- Is it true
A question asking if a statement or fact is correct.
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a large building where people who are ill or injured are given medical treatment and care
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the middle point or part of something
- ThreatenB2
to say that you will cause trouble, hurt somebody, etc. if you do not get what you want
- They never do
A phrase indicating that a group never performs an action.
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Frequently asked questions about Clumsiness
What does Clumsiness mean?
Being awkward or ungraceful in movement.
What is the definition of Clumsiness?
The quality of being awkward in movement or handling situations.
How do you use Clumsiness in a sentence?
Her clumsiness often leads to embarrassing situations.
Can you give another example of Clumsiness?
Despite his clumsiness, he tries to dance at every party.
What are synonyms for Clumsiness?
Common alternatives include awkwardness, bungling, ineptitude, gawkiness.
What words go with Clumsiness?
It commonly pairs with physical clumsiness, social clumsiness, charm of clumsiness.
What are common mistakes when using Clumsiness?
Confused with 'clumsy' as a noun. Using it in overly formal contexts where simpler words fit better. Mixing it up with 'awkwardness' which has different implications.
How do you pronounce Clumsiness?
US: //ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//, UK: //ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Clumsiness?
Use 'clumsiness' to describe physical awkwardness. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but may carry a negative connotation.