maladroitly
Example Sentences
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Film history is filled with movies that have been mangled by their producers, maladroitly distributed and generally born under a bad sign — they are often misunderstood by critics and consequently difficult to see.
From New York Times ● May 13, 2016
You can watch BlackBerry CEO John S. Chen fumbling with the phone, hands hovering maladroitly above its screen and signature retractable keyboard, in an exclusive on-camera interview with Business News Network.
From Time ● Sep. 28, 2015
To say the least, Hagel handled the question maladroitly.
From Slate ● Feb. 1, 2013
Today, though, the Milton Keynes-based team are widely perceived as being divided and maladroitly managed.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 11, 2010
But he did it maladroitly by expressing the hope that things were going well with Mr. West.
From Queed by Crosby, Raymond Moreau
