ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Clumsily

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Clumsily is an adverb meaning In a clumsy manner or way; without care or finesse, often hurriedly or awkwardly.

Meaning

In a clumsy manner or way; without care or finesse, often hurriedly or awkwardly.

Example Sentences

But, bowing with sketchily joined hands, they smiled their way clumsily out, down to the darkness.

Synonyms for clumsily

Depending on context, synonyms include carelessly, sloppily.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bunglingly, clunkily, footlessly, slipshodly, sloppily, ham-handedly.

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