as in clumsy
having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner
a klutzy kid who was always bumping into things a klutzy play that somehow ended in a touchdown
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Recent Examples of klutzy
Plus, its super-tough build, and the handy strap is tailor-made for my klutzy lifestyle.
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PC Magazine,
19 Nov. 2025
Brad Pitt is a klutzy errand boy for the mob sent to Mexico to retrieve a priceless pistol with a magical backstory; Julia Roberts is his long-suffering girlfriend who angrily dumps him upon hearing the news.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine,
19 Nov. 2025
Brad Pitt is a klutzy errand boy for the mob sent to Mexico to retrieve a priceless pistol with a magical backstory; Julia Roberts is his long-suffering girlfriend who angrily dumps him upon hearing the news.
—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for klutzy
Adjective
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Such a feature would neatly get around the need for clumsy remote control sessions to interact with AI agents running on a distant Mac.
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The head coach was clumsy in his response, saying — in effect — that the player is better suited to being an impact substitute and taking advantage of tiring opposition defenders.
Adjective
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Human bodies were like animals’ The few medical instruments of the revolutionary era were heavy in the hand, awkward in use and imprecise to maneuver.
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In its place are itty-bitty bands that still keep your flats or heels in place, just with less of a chance of awkward tan lines.
Adjective
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In November, a number of odd bedfellows submitted several, uncoordinated letters to the BLM’s acting director, all urging caution about the downstream effects of the CRA ruling.
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Much of this is vibrational motion, which is random and uncoordinated.
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“Klutzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/klutzy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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