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UK//ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//US//ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//

Sens de Clumsiness

The quality of being awkward in movement or handling situations.

In simple words: Being awkward or ungraceful in movement.

Clumsiness dans une phrase

  • 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.

Comment utiliser 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.

Mots liés

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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Questions fréquentes sur "Clumsiness"

Que signifie "Clumsiness"?

Being awkward or ungraceful in movement.

Quelle est la définition de "Clumsiness"?

The quality of being awkward in movement or handling situations.

Comment utiliser "Clumsiness" dans une phrase?

Her clumsiness often leads to embarrassing situations.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de "Clumsiness"?

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

Quels sont les synonymes de "Clumsiness"?

Quelques alternatives courantes : awkwardness, bungling, ineptitude, gawkiness.

Quels mots vont avec "Clumsiness"?

Il s'associe souvent à physical clumsiness, social clumsiness, charm of clumsiness.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec "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.

Comment prononce-t-on "Clumsiness"?

US: //ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//, UK: //ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Quand dois-je utiliser "Clumsiness"?

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