maladroit

• Descreve uma pessoa desajeitada, sem jeito ou sem habilidade, especialmente em situações sociais ou na execução de tarefas 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.

   Desajeitado ou desastrado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosawkwardbumblingclumsygracelessinelegantineptuncoordinatedungainly

   Antônimosadroitagiledexterousgracefulskillful

2. Tactless or ineptC2formal

   Showing a lack of social skill or sensitivity.

   Sem tato ou inepto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosawkwardbumblingclumsygauchegracelessinepttactlessunskillful

   Antônimosadroitdeftdiplomaticgracefultactful