maladroit

UK
/ˌmæl.əˈdrwɑː/
US
/ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/

Translations

maladroitadjective
more maladroit
Comp.
most maladroit
Super.
His maladroit handling of the situation made things worse.
Его неловкое обращение с ситуацией только ухудшило положение.
She gave a maladroit response to the question.
Она дала неуклюжий ответ на вопрос.
maladroitnoun
maladroits
pl
UK
/ˌmæl.əˈdrwɑː/
US
/ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/
Rare; chiefly occurs with an article to denote a clumsy or inept person.
Synonyms
awkward person
inept person
ham‑handed person

Definitions

maladroitadjective
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.
maladroitnoun
A person who is clumsy or inept in action or behavior.
The new recruit was something of a maladroit, always knocking over equipment.