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maladroit
UK
/ˌmæl.əˈdrwɑː/
US
/ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/
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maladroit
adjective
more maladroit
Comp.
most maladroit
Super.
неловкий
His maladroit handling of the situation made things worse.
Его неловкое обращение с ситуацией только ухудшило положение.
неуклюжий
She gave a maladroit response to the question.
Она дала неуклюжий ответ на вопрос.
Additional translations
неумелый
неспособный
Synonyms
clumsy
awkward
inept
ungraceful
bungling
blundering
gawky
inelegant
Antonyms
adept
skillful
graceful
proficient
maladroit
noun
maladroits
pl
UK
/ˌmæl.əˈdrwɑː/
US
/ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/
Rare; chiefly occurs with an article to denote a clumsy or inept person.
Synonyms
clod
oaf
lout
klutz
lummox
bungler
bumbler
blunderer
butterfingers
awkward person
inept person
ham‑handed person
Definitions
maladroit
adjective
Inept or clumsy in handling situations or tasks.
His maladroit handling of the negotiations led to a breakdown in talks.
Lacking tact or finesse; awkwardly unskillful or insensitive.
His maladroit comments during the interview offended several attendees.
maladroit
noun
A person who is clumsy or inept in action or behavior.
The new recruit was something of a maladroit, always knocking over equipment.
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