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clumsy in Persian

چلفتی čolofti

UK/ˈklʌmzi/

clumsy in Persian: چلفتی (čolofti), قناس (qenâs), چُلاغ (čolâġ/čulāġ). In English, clumsy means awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

Persian words for clumsy

awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous
چلفتی čolofti
not elegant or well-planned
قناس qenâs
clumsy person
چُلاغ čolâġ/čulāġ

English meaning of clumsy

  1. adjective Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
  2. adjective Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
  3. adjective Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
  4. noun A clumsy person.

Full definition of clumsy

clumsy in a sentence

  • He's very clumsy. I wouldn't trust him with carrying the dishes.
  • It is a clumsy solution, but it might work for now.

Synonyms of clumsy

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Questions about clumsy in Persian

What is the meaning of clumsy in Persian?
Clumsy in Persian is چلفتی (čolofti), قناس (qenâs), چُلاغ (čolâġ/čulāġ).
معنی clumsy چیست؟
Clumsy: چلفتی (čolofti), قناس (qenâs), چُلاغ (čolâġ/čulāġ).
What does clumsy mean in English?
Clumsy means awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

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