clumsily

Everyday

1. Clumsily means in an awkward, careless way, so that you knock things over, drop things or move badly. tree →
2. Clumsily means said or done without skill or tact, so that it sounds awkward or rude. tree →

In the lessons

In stories it describes a character tripping, dropping things or saying something awkward. In writing lessons, a sentence that is «clumsily written» needs to be made smoother. Phrases: «clumsily knocked over», «clumsily written», «move clumsily».

Examples

• He clumsily knocked over the paint pot. tree →
• The puppy ran clumsily across the slippery floor. tree →
• She clumsily tried to say sorry. tree →
• This sentence is clumsily written; try making it shorter. tree →
• The baby walked clumsily on her first steps. tree →
• He clumsily spilled juice all over his homework. tree →
• He baited his hook and then threw it into the sea clumsily. tree →

Note

Adverb from «clumsy» (y → i + -ly). Noun: clumsiness. Spelling: c-l-u-m-s-i-l-y, with no letter b. Do not write «clumsly».