tölpelhaft — meaning in English

English meaning

• awkward adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
• uncouth adjective Lacking good manners; crude or unrefined in behavior.

Senses

tölpelhaft is used for these senses in English:

• awkward Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
• uncouth Clumsy, awkward.

awkward — full definition

1. adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
2. adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
3. adj Difficult to deal with or handle.

uncouth — full definition

1. adjective Lacking good manners; crude or unrefined in behavior.
2. adjective Clumsy or awkward in movement or expression.

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