Simple meaning
What does Clumsy mean?
Clumsy means not very graceful with movement.
Dictionary definition
Awkward in movement or handling things.
Example sentences
Clumsy in a sentence
easy
The story described a character as clumsy.
medium
In class, we discussed how clumsy behavior affects teamwork.
hard
The passage used clumsy to show a character trait that shaped the conflict.
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Base word
clumsy
adjective
clumsy
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What does clumsy mean?
Clumsy means clumsy means not very graceful with movement.
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