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UK//ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//US//ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//

Significato di Clumsiness

The quality of being awkward in movement or handling situations.

In simple words: Being awkward or ungraceful in movement.

Clumsiness in 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.

Come usare 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.

Parole correlate

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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Domande frequenti su "Clumsiness"

Cosa significa "Clumsiness"?

Being awkward or ungraceful in movement.

Qual è la definizione di "Clumsiness"?

The quality of being awkward in movement or handling situations.

Come si usa "Clumsiness" in una frase?

Her clumsiness often leads to embarrassing situations.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di "Clumsiness"?

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

Quali sono i sinonimi di "Clumsiness"?

Alcune alternative comuni sono awkwardness, bungling, ineptitude, gawkiness.

Quali parole si abbinano a "Clumsiness"?

Si abbina spesso a physical clumsiness, social clumsiness, charm of clumsiness.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con "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.

Come si pronuncia "Clumsiness"?

US: //ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//, UK: //ˈklʌm.zɪ.nəs//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare "Clumsiness"?

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