maladroit

• Describe a una persona que es torpe, desmañada o que carece de habilidad, especialmente al enfrentar situaciones o realizar tareas físicas.

Describes someone who is clumsy, awkward, or lacking in skill, especially in handling situations or physical tasks.

1. Clumsy or awkwardC2formal

   Lacking skill or dexterity; awkward in movement or handling.

   Torpe, desmañado

   • His maladroit handling of the situation made things worse.
   • She gave a maladroit apology that only offended them further.
   • The maladroit waiter spilled wine on the guest's shirt.

   Sinónimosawkwardbumblingclumsygracelessinelegantineptuncoordinatedungainly

   Antónimosadroitagiledexterousgracefulskillful

2. Tactless or ineptC2formal

   Showing a lack of social skill or sensitivity.

   Torpe socialmente, falto de tacto

   • His maladroit comments at the dinner party embarrassed everyone.
   • The politician's maladroit response to the crisis was widely criticized.
   • She made a maladroit attempt to change the subject.

   Sinónimosawkwardbumblingclumsygauchegracelessinepttactlessunskillful

   Antónimosadroitdeftdiplomaticgracefultactful