Maladroit

Pronunciation: /ˌmæl.əˈdrɔɪt/

Definitions of maladroit

adjective lacking skill, awkward, clumsy

Example Sentences

A1 She is maladroit when it comes to cooking.

A2 The maladroit student struggled to complete the assignment.

B1 Despite his maladroit attempts, he managed to fix the leaky faucet.

B2 Her maladroit handling of the delicate equipment led to a costly mistake.

C1 The CEO's maladroit decision caused a major setback for the company.

C2 His maladroit handling of the negotiations jeopardized the entire deal.

Examples of maladroit in a Sentence

formal His maladroit handling of the situation led to further complications.

informal She's so maladroit when it comes to cooking, always making a mess in the kitchen.

slang I can't believe how maladroit he was at the party last night, spilling drinks everywhere.

figurative His maladroit attempt at humor fell flat, leaving everyone feeling awkward.

Grammatical Forms of maladroit

• past tense: maladroited
• plural: maladroits
• comparative: more maladroit
• superlative: most maladroit
• present tense: maladroit
• future tense: will be maladroit
• perfect tense: have been maladroit
• continuous tense: is being maladroit
• singular: maladroit
• positive degree: maladroit
• infinitive: to be maladroit
• gerund: maladroiting
• participle: maladroitly

Origin and Evolution of maladroit

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'maladroit' originated from the Old French word 'maladroit', which is a combination of 'mal' (bad) and 'adroit' (skilled).

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who lacks skill or coordination, 'maladroit' has evolved to also convey clumsiness or awkwardness in social situations.