maladroitly

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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

That boy fallen maladroitly in love? thought Randolph.

From Bertram Cope's Year by Fuller, Henry Blake