maldestre — meaning in English
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English meaning
- awkward adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
- clumsy adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
- infelicitous adj Unhappy or unfortunate.
- maladroit adj Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept.
Senses
maldestre is used for these senses in English:
- awkward Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
- clumsy Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
- infelicitous Inappropriate or awkward; not well said, expressed, or done.
- maladroit Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept. [from 1670s]
awkward — full definition
- adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
- adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
- adj Difficult to deal with or handle.
clumsy — full definition
- adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
- adj Poorly made, handled, or expressed; lacking skill or tact.