clumsy

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Noun

Singular
clumsy

Plural
uncountable

clumsy (uncountable)

  1. A euphemism for a down's syndrome or similarly disabled person

[edit] Adjective

clumsy (comparative clumsier, superlative clumsiest)

Positive
clumsy

Comparative
clumsier

Superlative
clumsiest
  1. awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous
    He's very clumsy. I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes.
  2. Not elegant or well-planned.
    It is a clumsy solution, but it might work for now.

[edit] Translations

awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous
not elegant or well-planned
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