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clumsy in Italian

clumsy in Italian is impacciato, goffo, maldestro — clumsy means awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.

clumsy in Italian

impacciato
adj
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
goffo
adj
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
maldestro
adj
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
malfatto
adj
Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
rozzo
adj
Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
sgraziato
adj
Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
grossolano
adj
Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.

What does "clumsy" mean?

  1. adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
    "He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass."
  2. adj Poorly made, handled, or expressed; lacking skill or tact.
    "It was a clumsy attempt at an apology."
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clumsy in a sentence

  • He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass.
  • The puppy was still clumsy on its oversized paws.
  • It was a clumsy attempt at an apology.

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What is "clumsy" in Italian?

"clumsy" in Italian is impacciato, goffo, maldestro. clumsy means: Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.

How do you use "clumsy" in a sentence?

Example: "He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass." In Italian, "clumsy" is impacciato, goffo, maldestro.

Are there other ways to say "clumsy" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "clumsy": impacciato, goffo, maldestro, malfatto, rozzo, sgraziato.

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