ham-fisted

• Describe a una persona torpe o poco hábil, especialmente con las manos, o algo hecho de manera tosca y sin destreza.

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.

   Torpe con las manos

   • 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.

   Sinónimosawkwardbunglingbutterfingeredclumsyham-handedheavy-handedineptmaladroituncoordinated

   Antónimosadroitdexteroushandynimbleskillful

2. Lacking tact or subtletyC1informal

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

   Falta de tacto o sutileza

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboorishbunglingclumsycrudegracelessheavy-handedindelicateineptinsensitivemaladroitoafishtactlessunsubtle

   Antónimosdelicatediplomaticgracefulsensitivesubtletactful