clumsily
Example Sentences
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Rothko, meanwhile, also painted bathers—a little clumsily, like Cezanne’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Even couples who make it well into a marriage contend with all the perils born from romance gone stale, including the functional discord clumsily realized in the sight-gag metaphor of “The Miniature Wife.”
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2026
The company has responded clumsily to users’ complaints, spawning several social media news cycles about whether it respects its own customers.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2026
With the clock ticking down Madrid were awarded a penalty when Nobel Mendy clumsily fouled Brahim Diaz, and La Liga's top scorer Mbappe dispatched it to snatch three points for his side.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
Beck's course took him to the chair, where he clumsily collided with Watney.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
