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CLUMSINESS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Clumsiness.

How to pronounce clumsiness:

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Clumsiness - as a noun

Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awkwardness22ineptitude13ineptness11maladroitness16slowness11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unskillfulness21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awkwardness22
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bearing10carriage11posture9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awkwardness22gracelessness16stiffness15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inelegance13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her clumsiness caused her to drop the glass."
"His clumsiness on the dance floor made everyone laugh."
"The child's clumsiness often resulted in broken toys."
"I tripped over my own clumsiness and fell down the stairs."
"She bumped into the walls due to her clumsiness."
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Word Game Points

Is CLUMSINESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, clumsiness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLUMSINESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CLUMSINESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, clumsiness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLUMSINESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CLUMSINESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, clumsiness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLUMSINESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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