clumsy
adjective
awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace.
clumsier
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comparativeof clumsy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Using the blower to herd balls around the park feels fairly intuitive, though naturally I'm much clumsier and slower than the pro landscapers.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Camille was funnier and weirder and clumsier — and happier.
From Salon ● May 30, 2025
Photo by Dieter Bohn / The Verge The AirFly Classic is clumsier to use than the Pro, but it costs less.
From The Verge ● Nov. 26, 2019
But the Washington Post’s Hank Stuever bemoans “some plot holes and deliberate obfuscation that make ‘Stranger Things’ a clumsier ride than it needs to be.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2016
I tripped over a rock and fell—I wasn’t just slower than Hassan but clumsier too; I’d always envied his natural athleticism.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
