kömpelö — meaning in English
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English meaning
- awkward adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
- bulky adj Large, heavy, or awkward in size and difficult to move or store.
- clumsy adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
- cumbersome adjective Awkward or difficult to handle, carry, or manage because of size, weight, or complexity.
- dull adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
- footless adj Having no feet.
- gauche adj Socially awkward or clumsy; lacking tact or polish, and prone to embarrassing missteps.
- ponderous adj Very heavy in weight.
- rustic adj Having a simple, rural charm; countrified in style.
- uncouth adjective Lacking good manners; crude or unrefined in behavior.
- unlearned adj Having had little schooling or training; not knowledgeable.
- unwieldy adj Having little physical strength.
Senses
kömpelö is used for these senses in English:
- awkward Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
- bulky Unwieldy.
- cumbersome Not easily managed or handled; awkward; clumsy.
- cumbersome Inert, lumbering, slow in movement.
- dull Sluggish, listless.
- footless (colloquial) Clumsy or inept.
- gauche Awkward or lacking in social graces; bumbling; apt to make gaffes.
- gawky Awkward, ungainly; lacking grace or dexterity in movement.
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.
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