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maladroit

1 of 1adjective
/ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/
Forms:more maladroit,most maladroit
1

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior due to a lack of skill

  • His maladroit attempt at humor offended the entire room.
  • She gave a maladroit explanation that only confused the issue further.
  • The diplomat's maladroit handling of the crisis worsened tensions.
  • The team's maladroit execution of the plan led to delays.
  • A maladroit response to criticism can escalate conflict.
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