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clumsiness

Translations

clumsinessnoun

clumsinesses

Her clumsiness was evident when she accidentally knocked over the vase.

Sa maladresse était évidente lorsqu'elle a renversé accidentellement le vase.

Additional translations

gaucherieSurtout pour l'embarras dans le geste, l'allure ou la manière de faire; registre plus nuancé.

Synonyms

gawky behavior

clumsinessnoun

The quality of being awkward or lacking skill and grace in movement or action.

Her clumsiness was evident when she accidentally knocked over the vase.

A lack of tact, delicacy, or social grace in handling a situation or expressing oneself.

The clumsiness of his remarks offended the entire audience.