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How to pronounce “clumsy

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Pronunciation guide for clumsy

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of clumsy with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
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Definition summary
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

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How to pronounce clumsy

KLUGE: The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind

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Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “clumsy

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
  • Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
  • Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.
  • [Noun]
  • (informal, fairly rare) A clumsy person.

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