unbeholfen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- awkward adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
- awkwardly adv In a clumsy, uncomfortable, or embarrassed way.
- clumsy adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
- gauche adj Socially awkward or clumsy; lacking tact or polish, and prone to embarrassing missteps.
- maladroit adj Lacking skill; clumsy and awkward in what you do.
Senses
unbeholfen is used for these senses in English:
- awkward Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
- awkwardly In an awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination.
- clumsy Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
- clumsy Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
- gauche Awkward or lacking in social graces; bumbling; apt to make gaffes.
- ham-fisted Lacking skill in physical movement with the hands; clumsy.
- heavy-handed (pejorative) Clumsy; awkward.
- maladroit Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept. [from 1670s]
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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