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clumsy vs awkward

awkward vs clumsy

clumsy and awkward both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clumsy No Yes No No
awkward No Yes No No
As adjectives, clumsy and awkward are synonyms defined as:
  • clumsy and awkward: not elegant or graceful in expression
Other synonyms of clumsy include cumbersome, ill-chosen, inapt, inept.
As adjectives, clumsy and awkward are synonyms defined as:
  • clumsy and awkward: difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
Other synonyms of clumsy include bunglesome, ungainly.
clumsy (adjective) awkward (adjective)
lacking grace in movement or posture lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
not elegant or graceful in expression hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
showing lack of skill or aptitude causing inconvenience
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape not elegant or graceful in expression
socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
Difference between clumsy and awkward

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