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maladroit
UK
/ˌmæl.əˈdrwɑː/
US
/ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/
Translations
more maladroit
Comp.
most maladroit
Super.
His maladroit handling of the negotiations led to a breakdown in talks.
Sa gestion maladroite des négociations a conduit à une rupture des discussions.
Additional translations
maladroits
pl
UK
/ˌmæl.əˈdrwɑː/
US
/ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/
Rare; chiefly occurs with an article to denote a clumsy or inept person.
The new recruit was something of a maladroit, always knocking over equipment.
La nouvelle recrue était un vrai maladroit, renversant toujours du matériel.
Definitions
His maladroit handling of the negotiations led to a breakdown in talks.
His maladroit comments during the interview offended several attendees.
The new recruit was something of a maladroit, always knocking over equipment.