maladroit

• Qualifie une personne qui manque d'adresse, d'aisance ou d'habileté, surtout dans l'exécution de tâches physiques ou dans la gestion de situations délicates.

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.

   Maladroit

   • 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.

   Synonymesawkwardbumblingclumsygracelessinelegantineptuncoordinatedungainly

   Antonymesadroitagiledexterousgracefulskillful

2. Tactless or ineptC2formal

   Showing a lack of social skill or sensitivity.

   Maladroit (sens : manque de tact)

   • 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.

   Synonymesawkwardbumblingclumsygauchegracelessinepttactlessunskillful

   Antonymesadroitdeftdiplomaticgracefultactful