clumsiness

• Nom désignant un manque d'adresse, de grâce ou de coordination dans les mouvements ou les actions, souvent source de maladresse ou d'embarras.

A noun referring to a lack of skill, grace, or coordination in movement or action, often resulting in awkwardness or inelegance.

indénombrable

1. Lack of skill or trainingB2formal

   Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training or practice.

   Manque d'habileté

   • His clumsiness with the new software was due to insufficient training.
   • The apprentice's clumsiness was evident in his first attempts at carpentry.
   • Her clumsiness in the kitchen improved after taking a cooking class.

   Synonymesawkwardnessineptitudeineptnessmaladroitnessunskillfulness

   Antonymesadroitnessdexterityexpertiseproficiencyskill

2. Ungainly movement or postureB2formal

   The quality of having movements and posture that are awkward or inelegant.

   Maladresse physique

   • His clumsiness on the dance floor made everyone smile.
   • The toddler's clumsiness was endearing as he tried to walk.
   • Her clumsiness while carrying the tray caused the glasses to fall.

   Synonymesawkwardnessgracelessnessineleganceineptitudemaladroitnessungainliness

   Antonymesadroitnessdexterityelegancefluiditygracefulnesspoiseskillsmoothness

3. Social awkwardness or stiffnessB2formal

   The inelegance of someone who is stiff and unrelaxed, often due to embarrassment.

   gêne sociale, maladresse due à l'embarras

   • His clumsiness in social situations made him avoid parties.
   • She spoke with a clumsiness that betrayed her nervousness.
   • The interview was marked by his clumsiness and awkward pauses.

   Synonymesawkwardnessgauchenessgaucheriegracelessnessinelegancestiffness

   Antonymeselegancegracepoisesavoir-fairesmoothness