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clumsiest

clumsiest is the superlative 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 clumsiest

What is clumsiest the superlative form of?
Clumsiest is the superlative form of clumsy.

Words near clumsiest in the dictionary

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

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