Pronunciation: /ˈklʌmzəli/
adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'clumsily' describes how an action is performed in a clumsy or awkward manner.
A1 She walked clumsily across the room, bumping into furniture along the way.
A2 The child tried to tie his shoes clumsily, but eventually got it right after a few attempts.
B1 He clumsily spilled his drink on the table while trying to reach for his phone.
B2 The actor clumsily stumbled over his lines during the rehearsal, causing the director to call for a break.
C1 Despite his best efforts, he still moved clumsily on the dance floor, unable to keep up with the more experienced dancers.
C2 The chef clumsily chopped the vegetables, his knife skills lacking finesse compared to his colleagues.
formal The new employee clumsily fumbled with the documents during the meeting.
informal She clumsily spilled her drink all over the table at the party.
slang He tried to dance but ended up clumsily stepping on his partner's toes.
figurative The politician clumsily attempted to navigate the tricky situation, making things worse in the process.
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