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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
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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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