maladroitness
Example Sentences
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But he is the principal developer, whose maladroitness and misbehavior have alerted all who pay attention to the singular danger he alone represents.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2024
In an astonishing act of political maladroitness, these professionals allowed themselves to be outstaged and outclassed by a talented amateur using their own playbook against them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2016
Mr Cameron and his advisers handled the news with extraordinary maladroitness, insisting at first that it was a private matter and only slowly dripping out further information.
From Economist ● Apr. 14, 2016
The maladroitness of India’s security agencies has once again raised questions about India’s anti- vigilance since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
From Time ● Feb. 23, 2013
There was one old hunter in the stables who loyally carried the young man without taking advantage of his maladroitness.
From Bluebell A Novel by Mrs. George Croft Huddleston
