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clumsiness

[kluhm-zee-nis] / ˈklʌm zi nɪs /


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That song is a clear illustration of the clumsiness that was part of my music back then — and it still is, to some degree.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

She spilled Coke on her sari and figured her clumsiness would doom the engagement.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 25, 2025

Some of this clumsiness is simply the endearing choreography of learning something new.

From Salon Dec. 20, 2025

A child's personality and behavior may change, and clumsiness or stumbling develops between the ages of five and ten.

From Science Daily Jan. 8, 2024

Every time Jam hurt herself around the house, Bitter shook her head ruefully and just said that Aloe’s clumsiness had to have ended up somewhere.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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