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ham-fisted

/ˌhæmˈfɪs.tɪd/

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adjective

/ˌhæmˈfɪs.tɪd/C1formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который неуклюж или неловок, особенно в обращении с руками.

Describes someone who is clumsy or awkward, especially with their hands.

  1. Clumsy with handsB2informal

    Lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands; awkward or uncoordinated.

    ruНеуклюжий

    • He is so ham-fisted that he broke the vase while trying to arrange flowers.
    • Her ham-fisted attempt at repairing the clock only made it worse.
    • The ham-fisted waiter spilled soup on the customer's lap.

    Synonymsawkwardbunglingbutterfingeredclumsyham-handedheavy-handedineptmaladroituncoordinated

    Antonymsadroitdexteroushandynimbleskillful

  2. Lacking tact or subtletyC1informal

    Behaving in a clumsy, insensitive, or heavy-handed manner in social situations.

    ruБестактный

    • His ham-fisted attempt to apologize only offended her further.
    • The manager's ham-fisted handling of the complaint upset the entire team.
    • She made a ham-fisted comment about his weight, not realizing it was a sensitive topic.

    Synonymsboorishbunglingclumsycrudegracelessheavy-handedindelicateineptinsensitivemaladroitoafishtactlessunsubtle

    Antonymsdelicatediplomaticgracefulsensitivesubtletactful

Forms
  • more ham-fisted comparative form
  • most ham-fisted superlative form
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