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Definition of "clumsily" [clum•si•ly]

  • Done without care or finesse, often hurriedly or awkwardly. (adverb)

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Use "clumsily" in a sentence
  • "What I am trying to point out rather clumsily is that, moisture between the two pains will not be trapped if the space is vented. (to the out side at the bottom) ..... and the "Air Space" is still "Fit for purpose"."
  • "He watched Sharpe drag his sword clumsily from the scabbard and realised the Captain planned to charge right into the Voltigeurs and push them back across the stream."
  • "He hesitated, took back the sword clumsily, hesitated again, then swiftly held out his hand to M. de la Pailletine, with a smile as beautiful as his body was deformed."