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Word entry · 6 letters

clumsy

Best crossword clue

"Lacking grace"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈklʌmzi/Part of speech adjectiveSorted clmsuyStarts with CEnds with Y2 cluesCommon crossword word
1C2L3U4M5S6Y

Definitions

  1. not elegant or graceful in expression

Word origin

Possibly from an alteration of clumsed (“benumbed”) or from clumse (“a stupid fellow; lout”) + -y. More at clumse.

Used 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.
  • What a clumsy joke

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Lacking grace6 letters
02Awkward6 letters

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