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UK//ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//US//ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//

Significado de Clumsiness

The quality of being awkward in movement or handling situations.

In simple words: Being awkward or ungraceful in movement.

Clumsiness en una frase

  • 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.

Cómo usar 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.

Palabras relacionadas

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.

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre "Clumsiness"

¿Qué significa "Clumsiness"?

Being awkward or ungraceful in movement.

¿Cuál es la definición de "Clumsiness"?

The quality of being awkward in movement or handling situations.

¿Cómo se usa "Clumsiness" en una frase?

Her clumsiness often leads to embarrassing situations.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de "Clumsiness"?

Despite his clumsiness, he tries to dance at every party.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de "Clumsiness"?

Algunas alternativas comunes son awkwardness, bungling, ineptitude, gawkiness.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a "Clumsiness"?

Suele combinarse con physical clumsiness, social clumsiness, charm of clumsiness.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar "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.

¿Cómo se pronuncia "Clumsiness"?

US: //ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//, UK: //ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar "Clumsiness"?

Use 'clumsiness' to describe physical awkwardness. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but may carry a negative connotation.