Definition of clumsy

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • clumsy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • clumsy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • clumsy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of clumsy


  • showing lack of skill or aptitude (adjective)

    Examples

    1. did a clumsy job

    Synonyms

    1. bungling
    2. fumbling
    3. incompetent
  • difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape (adjective)

    Examples

    1. clumsy wooden shoes

    Synonyms

    1. awkward
    2. bunglesome
    3. ungainly
  • not elegant or graceful in expression (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a clumsy apology

    Synonyms

    1. awkward
    2. cumbersome
    3. ill-chosen
    4. inapt
    5. inept
  • lacking grace in movement or posture (adjective)

    Examples

    1. clumsy fingers

    Synonyms

    1. clunky
    2. gawky
    3. ungainly
    4. unwieldy

See definition of clumsy in Merriam Webster