clumsiest

Least graceful mover

Clumsiest is the superlative form of clumsy, which has a range of somewhat overlapping meanings.

The commonest is the idea of lacking dexterity or skill: He’s too clumsy to play tennis.

A clumsy effort or explanation is ineffective and probably not well thought out.

Someone who is clumsy is liable to make mistakes or errors in judgment.

accidents

trip

Planned travel somewhere

  • fallDescend under gravity
  • tumbleUncontrolled rolling descent
  • stumbleLose footing momentarily

spill · slip · collision · misstep · drop · crash · topple · knock over · bump · bang

physical

awkward

Lacking grace or ease

gawky · stumbling · fumbling · bumbling · oafish · ungraceful · stiff · clunky · shambling · heavy-footed

traits

inept

Lacking skill or competence

unhandy · hapless · accident-prone · klutzy · unpolished · careless · heedless · reckless · incautious · blundering

handling

fumble

Handle with clumsy fingers

muff · bobble · juggle · grasp · grip · clutch · snag · catch · grab · ham-handed

mistakes

blunder

Foolish, costly mistake

  • gaffeClumsy social error
  • errorFault in communication
  • mishapMinor unfortunate occurrence

faux pas · slip-up · flub · botch · goof · bungle · blooper · screw-up · fiasco · snafu

Opposites
physical coordination

clumsiestquickest

Most rapid in speed

elegance of execution

clumsiestsmoothest

Most free from irregularities

slickest

skill level (superlative)

clumsiestdeftest

Superlative of nimble-fingered

ablest

Family

clumsier

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G