clumsy
Example Sentences
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Her active lifestyle at home helped overcome feeling of not being sporty, despite always being "clumsy".
From BBC • May 30, 2026
But after taking the lead and giving away a clumsy penalty to make the score 1-1, Arsenal had to face the bitter reality of extra time and a penalty shootout.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
What’s weird and slightly clumsy is that he said he was taking a break from his golf game only to show up on the course with another friend/potential client.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The production is a revival of the disappointingly fussy, clumsy, old-fashioned one by Lee Blakeley the company unveiled in 2013 for Conlon and to celebrate the Verdi bicentennial.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
A true first kiss, clumsy and perfect and mine.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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