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clumsier

clumsier is the comparative form of clumsy.

Meaning of clumsy

Adjective

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.
    Synonyms:
    bumbling, bearish
  2. Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
    • It is a clumsy solution, but it might work for now.
  3. Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.

See all 4 meanings of clumsy

Questions about clumsier

What is clumsier the comparative form of?
Clumsier is the comparative form of clumsy.

Words near clumsier in the dictionary

  1. clumpy
  2. Clums
  3. clumse
  4. clumsed
  5. clumses
  6. clumsier
  7. clumsies
  8. clumsiest
  9. clumsily
  10. clumsiness
  11. clumsinesses

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