tollpatschig — meaning in English

English meaning

• awkward adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
• clumsy adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.

Senses

tollpatschig 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.
• clumsy Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
• heavy-handed Excessive; overdone.

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.

clumsy — full definition

1. adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
2. adj Poorly made, handled, or expressed; lacking skill or tact.

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