| 单词 | clumsy |
| 释义 | clumsy (klʌmzi ) Word forms: clumsier , clumsiest 1. adjective B2 A clumsy person moves or handles things in a careless, awkward way, often so that things are knocked over or broken. I'd never seen a clumsier, less coordinated boxer. Unfortunately, I was still very clumsy behind the wheel of the jeep. Synonyms: awkward, blundering, bungling, lumbering clumsily (klʌmzɪli ) adverb [ADVERB with verb] The rooks flew clumsily towards their nests. clumsiness uncountable noun Ben's biggest problem is clumsiness. Synonyms: awkwardness, ineptitude, heaviness, ineptness Synonyms: insensitivity, heavy-handedness, tactlessness, gaucheness 2. adjective A clumsy action or statement is not skilful or is likely to upset people. The action seemed a clumsy attempt to topple the Janata Dal government. He denied the announcement was clumsy and insensitive. clumsily adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] If the matter were handled clumsily, it could cost Miriam her life. clumsiness uncountable noun I was ashamed at my clumsiness and insensitivity. Synonyms: awkwardness, ineptitude, heaviness, ineptness Synonyms: insensitivity, heavy-handedness, tactlessness, gaucheness 3. graded adjective An object that is clumsy is not neat in design or appearance, and is often awkward to use. The keyboard is a large and clumsy instrument as far as portable computers are concerned. It was a clumsy looking aeroplane. Synonyms: unwieldy, ill-shaped, unhandy, clunky [informal] Translations: Chinese: 笨拙的 Japanese: 不器用な |
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