schwerfällig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- 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.
- obtuse adj Slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.
- opaque adj Not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent.
- ponderous adj Heavy, massive, weighty.
- sluggish adjective Slow-moving, lacking energy or alertness.
- stolid adj Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility.
- uncouth adjective Lacking good manners; crude or unrefined in behavior.
- unwieldy adj Lacking strength; weak.
Senses
schwerfällig is used for these senses in English:
- clumsy Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
- clunky (informal) Ungainly; awkward; inelegant; cumbersome.
- cumbersome Inert, lumbering, slow in movement.
- heavy-handed (pejorative) Clumsy; awkward.
- obtuse Intellectually dull or dim-witted.
- opaque (figuratively) Obtuse, stupid.
- ponderous Clumsy, unwieldy, or slow, especially due to weight.
- sluggish Habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive
clumsy — full definition
- adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
- adj Poorly made, handled, or expressed; lacking skill or tact.