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ungeschickt — 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.
  • boorish adjective Rude, crude, or lacking in manners.
  • clumsy adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
  • infelicitous adj Unhappy or unfortunate.
  • maladaptive adj Of behavior, showing inadequate or counterproductive mental and behavioral adaptation to a new situation.
  • maladroit adj Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept.
  • uncouth adjective Lacking good manners; crude or unrefined in behavior.

Senses

ungeschickt 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.
  • boorish Behaving as a boor; rough in manners.
  • clumsy Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
  • clumsy Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
  • heavy-handed (pejorative) Clumsy; awkward.
  • infelicitous Unhappy or unfortunate.
  • infelicitous Inappropriate or awkward; not well said, expressed, or done.

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.

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